Perfect Japanese Rice Food

NOBU'S PERFECT JAPANESE RICE

Steps:

• Wash rice in a fine sieve placed in a bowl until the water runs clear, about 3 or 4 times. Drain. Let rice rest 20 minutes.
• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, add rice and 3 cups cold water. Make a well in the center of the rice. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 13 to 15 minutes, depending on the freshness of rice. Reduce heat to low, and cook for an additional 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Do not remove lid. Let rice rest for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

PERFECT JAPANESE RICE.

Steps:

• Wash rice in a colander until water runs clear.
• Drain well and then soak for 30 minutes.
• Put rice and water in a sauce pan make sure it has a tight fitting lid and wrap a tea towel around the lid to keep the steam inside
• Heat until boiling then turn to low and steam for 15 mins finally turn the heat off and let stand for a further 15 minutes. DO NOT LIFT THE LID OFF AT THIS TIME!
• Let the rice cool enough so it is warm but won't burn your hands when picked up.
• At this point if using fillings or flavorings add them to the rice.
• Wet hands and add a little salt if you feel like it. Take some rice and shape it into a circle, triangle, cat head whatever you want.
• It is quite difficult don't worry if yours are wonky!
• Add filling and or garnish at this stage and finish with a strip of nori either round the edge or as a "napkin" at one end.

JAPANESE RICE

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to boil, lower heat and simmer for about 30 min.
• Remove from heat and let rice steam itself for another 10 min.

PERFECT JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• Put the rice in a medium bowl and fill with cold water. Gently agitate the rice to loosen any dust and sediment clinging to the rice and drain through a fine mesh sieve. Repeat 2 more times.
• Transfer the rice to a medium saucepan and shake the pan to level the rice. Add enough water so that when you place the tip of your index finger on the top of the rice, the water comes up to the first crease (joint) of your finger. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and place over high heat. As soon as the rice comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes. Transfer the rice to a large bowl and fluff with a heatproof spatula.