Step 1

Rinse the rice a few times in a strainer until the water becomes clear.

Step 2

Place the rice in an instant pot or rice cooker and add the water.

Step 3

Set your instant pot or rice cooker to the "rice" function (my automatic time set by this option is 9 minutes).

Step 4

While the rice cooks, prepare the sushi vinegar. Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until combined. Gently heat if needed to dissolve the sugar.

Step 5

Once the rice is cooked, pour the sushi vinegar over the rice while the rice is still hot, and quickly fold the rice with a spatula (be careful not to smash the rice, use more of a cutting motion)

Step 6

Let the rice cool at room temperature and place a moistened cloth over it to avoid getting dry.

Step 7

Shape the rice for sushi or enjoy it however you want.