Sumeshi (Seasoned Sushi Rice) Recipe

Ingredients (6)

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) unseasoned rice vinegar, such as Marukan Organic
• 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons (73 g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons (18 g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight
• 1 (2-inch-square) piece of kombu
• 1 cup (195 g) short-grain sushi rice (I recommend Tamaki Gold Koshihikari)
• 1 cup (235 ml) filtered water (or your favorite bottled brand)