Koshihikari Premium Short Grain Sushi Rice – 5kg
The finest Koshihikari short grain rice for sushi and authentic Japanese dishes.
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Short Grain Sushi Rice
The very best Japonica cultivar grown in Vietnam
What Is Koshihikari Short Grain Rice?
“Koshihikari” is arguably the most premium Japonica cultivar of short grain rice available and the most used in the making of sushi
It has a texture described as soft, chewy and sticky and is slightly sweet in flavour. It's grains are short and plump with a high starch content which allows them to stick together without dissolving into a sticky mess.
It is revered by Japanese chefs and is one of the most eaten rice types in Japan. Often described as the 'single malt Scotch' of short grain rice, it's flavour pairs perfectly with the many Asian ingredients without disturbing the nuances of the food when combined together.
What Makes Our Koshihikari Rice Special?
Yum Asia selected the very best short grain japonica cultivar. It was selected for it's unique flavor that is slightly sweeter than other Japanese rice varieties, with a good level of stickiness that makes it suitable for all Japanese cooking needs.
Koshihikari rice dominates the market with 30% of the total rice production in Japan and for very good reasons. It's short plump grains retains moisture longer to assist in perfect sushi shaping. The texture and the taste of the rice makes the difference - soft, moist, springy and slightly sweet - for the best eating experience.
Grown in Vietnam (the world's third-largest rice exporter, after India and Thailand) the rice plantation we use grows carefully chosen Japanese seedlings and carefully nurtures them to maturity using pure waters and ecofriendly farming which enables ti to be premium AAA graded.
Japanese Grain - Vietnamese Grown
Our Koshihikari is grown in the best paddy fields of Vietnam and then milled there to ISO 9001-2015 standards. It is FDA, HACCP and Vietnam agri certified. It is non-GMO and halal certified. It's non dairy, gluten free, egg free, nut free, vegan friendly (Regulation (EC) No 1169/2011) and halal approved. Our cultivar of short grain rice grown is the very best you can get. Imported from Japan and chosen for it's pedigree.
To put it simply, you cannot get better quality grown rice. It is for these reasons why we know you will be satisfied with every 5kg bag we sell with each and every pure grain.
Great For Sushi And So Much more
Used in a variety of dishes it's use is primarily for sushi (there is no such thing as sushi rice because sushi is actually a type of short grain rice) but can actually be used for many classic Japanese dishes and more.
It's ideal for onigiri, musubi, sushi, temaki, or just your regular rice bowls. Pair it with a Japanese curry or roll it for a delicious sushi roll.
For an authentic Japanese taste experience you need this rice in your rice armoury.
Recipe Examples Using Koshihikari Short Grain Rice
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Rice Cooking Instructions
Measure how much rice you want to use
1 cup of rice = 180ml
Rinse the rice in a sieve or similar by running through water until it turns clear. Soak for up to 30 minutes if required.
then choose one of these 2 cooking methods
1. Absorption method (Pan)
2. Rice Cooker
1. Absorption method (Pan)
2. Rice Cooker
Koshihikari Rice In Detail
Non GMO
Non Dairy
Nut Free
Egg Free
Vegan Friendly
Halal Approved
- AAA (~AAAAA) 100% Pure short grain white rice
- Koshihikari variety – considered the best for Japanese dishes, especially sushi
- Average 5mm in length – less than 2 length to width ratio
- Soft, chewy, strongly sticky texture. Elastic and perfect for sushi
- Slightly fragrant
- 95% minimum pure round grain state
- Ideal for a variety of East Asian dishes with sushi being a primary use
- Selected for use in rice cookers and saucepans
- Generously sized 5kg resealable pillow bag for the average rice eater
Excels in all FDA, HACCP, ISO 9001-2015 and Vietnamese agricultural standards.
BAG DIMENSIONS
| Bag Depth (front to back) | 5cm |
|---|---|
| Bag Width (side to side) | 32cm |
| Bag Height (base to top) | 48cm |
| Bag Weight With Contents | 5kg |
GRAIN AT A GLANCE
| Name Of Grain | Koshihikari |
|---|---|
| Grain Colour | White |
| Grain Length | 5mm |
| Grain Length To Width Ratio | <2 |
| Taste | Pure slightly sweet |
| Fragrance | Pure, creamy |
| Texture | soft, chewy, very sticky |
| Used For | East Asian dishes. Sushi rice |
| Grown | Vietnam |
NUTRITIONAL FACTS (per 100g/ml)
| Calories | 333kcal or 1395kJ |
|---|---|
| Fat / Lipids - of which are saturated | 3.3g (0g) |
| Carbohydrates - Fibres - Sugars | 73g 6.4g 0g |
| Protein | 8.9g |
| Salt | 0g |
Duke Howard (verified owner) –
We use this in our Japanese rice cooker and it is lovely to eat
Lauricot (verified owner) –
Il est très bon et se cuisine très facilement, j’adore ! Il est cependant un peu cher( ~5 euros le kilo)
Thomas Melchert (verified owner) –
Bin von der Qualität angetan , gute Konsistenz und Geschmack. Kann ich empfehlen ☺️
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
I really like the Japanese short grain rice from this seller. It’s tasty and sticky enough to make sushi or onigiri. Will definitely buy from them again.
Francesco (verified owner) –
Perfect rice for traditional Japanese cuisine or sushi preparation , excellent quality
oscar van agthoven (verified owner) –
Een hele mooie korrel en structuur.
Masumi Maruo Holledge (verified owner) –
I bought many different Japanese Sushi rice on Amazon. So far this was the best one for value and taste. Thank you
Rinat A. (verified owner) –
Buon riso))
Julia Trinh –
This is such a great quality for my sushi dishes.
Bluebottle –
Outstanding. Yum Asia sent this to me for testing and I was blown away with how unique the flavour profile was and the texture was ideal for my sushi making class.