Step 1

Wash the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Place rice, water and kombu in rice cooker and cook the rice according to cooker instructions.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, heat the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small pan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

Step 4

Once rice has finished cooking, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in vinegar mixture.

Step 5

Allow rice to cool at room temperature and place a damp cloth over the bowl to avoid the rice drying out.