Easy Temari Sushi (Hinamatsuri Food)

Step 1

Cook rice according to rice cooker directions.

Step 2

While rice is cooking, heat up vinegar, salt, and sugar over stovetop just until dry ingredients are dissolved. You can prep your other toppings during this time as well.

Step 3

When rice is done cooking, transfer to a large bowl.

Step 4

Immediately, while rice is still very hot, pour vinegar mixture over rice.

Step 5

Mix rice with a rice paddle. Fan the rice to cool it down quicker. Keep rice covered when not using so it doesn't dry out.

Step 6

Place 1-3 pieces of sliced toppings on a piece of plastic wrap. You can place them in a decorative pattern, or simply place enough to cover about a 2 inch circle.

Step 7

Scoop about 2 tbsp of sushi rice on top of the toppings.

Step 8

Bring the ends of your plastic wrap together and twist to compact your sushi into a ball.

Step 9

Open up the plastic wrap, and you should have a perfectly shaped temari sushi ball. Repeat with the rest of your rice and toppings until you've used up your ingredients. Temari sushi is best eaten the day it's made.