Sushizu – Sushi Vinegar

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 13

Make your own Sushizu - Sushi Vinegar recipe

by The Chefin Condiment

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

N/A

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

N/A

Sushizu, also known as sushi vinegar, is essential for making sushi. It is made by combining rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, and is used to flavor sushi rice. The addition of sake and kombu to this recipe gives it a unique flavor, making it perfect for use in not only sushi, but also other dishes like salads and marinades. This recipe yields enough Sushizu - Sushi Vinegar to make several batches of sushi rice.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, combine rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and sake.
2.	Place the kombu in the pot and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
3.	Remove the pot from heat and let it cool until it reaches room temperature.
4.	Strain the mixture and discard the kombu.
5.	Your Sushizu - Sushi Vinegar is ready to use!

PROS

Sushizu – Sushi Vinegar is essential for making sushi, giving it its distinctive tangy taste.

It can also be used to add flavor to other dishes like salads and marinades.

CONS

This recipe contains sugar and salt, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is also important to choose rice vinegar that is not already seasoned, so that the correct amount of seasoning can be added.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rice vinegar, the main ingredient in Sushizu – Sushi Vinegar, has been shown to have some health benefits.
It has been linked to lower blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity. It also contains acetic acid, which can aid in digestion and may have some anti-inflammatory properties.

	4 cups rice vinegar ( NOT seasoned rice vinegar )
	6 tablespoons sugar
	2 tablespoons salt
	2 tablespoons sake
	1 piece kombu