How to Use sushi rice in a Sentence
sushi rice
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Some chicken and shrimp weren’t held at a safe temperature, and the sushi rice didn’t have a time stamp.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
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Long-grain rice benefits from washing for light, separate grains, while short-grain rice, like sushi rice, requires thorough rinsing.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
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Short-Grain Rice Short-grain rice, like sushi rice, should always be washed thoroughly to remove excess starch.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
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And unlike most onigiri, typically made with unseasoned rice, Choe is using both white and purple sushi rice.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
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Owner Tony Choe’s interpretation of onigiri is far from traditional, using both white and purple sushi rice to surround fillings of spicy tuna, sweet corn and Spam.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
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