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Substitute Arborio rice (in a pinch) for Sushi rice

What sushi rice does in a recipe: Short-grain rice seasoned with vinegar for sushi and rice bowls.

Arborio rice (in a pinch)

per 1 cup sushi rice

US1 cup, cooked, rinsed after cooking
Metric185 g
CommonBaking-safe ✓Alcohol-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeFish-freeGluten-freeNut-freePeanut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeVegan

Works for pressed sushi; won't hold glossy shine.

What changes: Grainier, less sticky

More options: all 3 Sushi rice substitutes

Common questions

What is the ratio for substituting Arborio rice (in a pinch) for Sushi rice?
per 1 cup sushi rice — US: 1 cup, cooked, rinsed after cooking. Metric: 185 g.
Why does Arborio rice (in a pinch) work as a Sushi rice substitute?
Works for pressed sushi; won't hold glossy shine.
What changes when you use Arborio rice (in a pinch) instead of Sushi rice?
Grainier, less sticky

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