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Secrets to Perfect Sushi Rice
Anyone who’s ever had a dense grocery store tuna roll knows that sushi rice can be tricky to make. So we asked Taichi Kitamura of Sushi Kappo Tamura to walk us through the process. The key is attention to detail—picking the right rice, seasoning it just enough, and using the right tools. The result: perfectly plump little rice pillows ready for whatever delicacy you want to top them with.
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