What is the secret of perfect sushi rice?

We had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Kiwondo - the sushi chef behind Kiwondo’s Sushi, one of the best sushi catering agencies and Japanese restaurants in South Africa. Kiwondo's Sushi in the Western Cape has a menu of culinary delights, utilising the freshest ingredients for award-winning dishes. We chatted the secret of making sushi rice, the importance of sushi-zu, & the key ingredients of perfect sushi rice.

***What is the secret to creating the perfect sushi rice?

The secret of creating or making the perfect sushi rice is to have the perfect control of the heat and timing. This would ensure that you will have consistent rice texture. 

Plus the uniqueness of the sushi-zu added to the rice would emphasize its perfection. 

***Which ingredients are key for a great tasting sushi rice?

The key ingredient to great tasting sushi rice is the sushi-zu.

***What is your go-to simple sushi rice recipe?

My go-to simple cooking rice recipe would be 1kg of perfectly washed sushi rice, put in a rice cooker together with 850ml of water then let this mixture cook for 50 minutes prior to mixing it with the sushi-zu in a hangiri.