Japanese rice fall into two categories – uruchimai and mochigome – both of which are important in Japanese cuisine.
Sushi rice is a fundamental component in any good sushi roll. The sticky and savory dish is made with a short-grain Japanese rice known as koshihikari. The grains of this rice are short and fat, and the stickiness allows the rice to easily clump together. Sushi rice contains just a few other basic ingredients, including rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.