Sushi in the Lunchbox
Fresh homemade sushi is the best! But, I don’t know about you, but I sure don’t have time to make fresh sushi rice before school.
What to do!
- Make your sushi rice the night before. Let it cool, and store covered in fridge.
- To Use: Sprinkle rice with water, then microwave for 30 seconds to improve texture
- Freeze your sushi rice shapes!
- To Use: Defrost gradually overnight in fridge or on defrost setting in microwave.
Please be mindful that all types of rice can harbour bacteria, that even when cooked, once left at room temperature or prolonged periods in the fridge, can multiply and cause illness.
If not eaten straight away, sushi rice is best used within 24-hours, make sure its refrigerated and heated before eating.
Sushi rice that has not been seasoned, can be stored in an airtight container in fridge for 3-5 days.
Leftover sushi rice is also great in fried rice or omurice.
When in doubt smell the rice! If it smells unusual or sour, throw away immediately.