Emma Basic Sushi Rice 500g

Koshihikari, Japonica, and why Emma Basic calls theirs 'sushi rice'.
Koshihikari is the benchmark short-grain Japonica variety — beloved in Japan for its translucent appearance, clean sweetness, and the way it holds together without going gummy. Emma Basic's rice is a Japonica variety grown in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, selected by specialists with over 140 years in rice production. It shares the defining characteristics of Koshihikari: high amylopectin starch content, short round grains, and a texture that balances stickiness with bite.
Most rice sold as 'sushi rice' in the UK is Originario or Selenio — Italian-grown varieties closer to risotto rice than to genuine short-grain Japonica. They behave differently in the pot and differently on the tongue. Single-variety Japonica behaves predictably every time. Rinse until clear, soak thirty minutes, then cook with a 1:1 ratio of water to rice — simmer on low, rest fifteen minutes with the lid on. Stir through Emma Basic's Sushi Vinegar at one tablespoon per 100g uncooked rice while still warm — fan as you fold, and the surface takes on a glossy, seasoned sheen.

Key features:

• Superior-grade Japonica variety — selected by professionals with 140+ years specialising in rice
• Perfect texture — balances stickiness and firmness; holds shape without going mushy
• Naturally low in salt and sugar 0g per 100g
• Grown in Vietnam's Mekong Delta nutrient-rich soil
• Noticeably different from Originario or Selenio varieties commonly sold as sushi rice in the UK
• Manufacturer operates under BRC and FSSC food safety programmes

Pairs with:

• Sushi
• Donburi
• Onigiri

• Great Taste ★★★
• Superior Grade
• Perfect Texture

Japonica rice.
Free from all major allergens. Produced in a facility that handles WHEAT.