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product_id: 23383720
title: "Dried Grains & Rice - Japanese Style Short Grain White Koshihikari - Uncooked Premium Quality Sweet Sticky Sushi Rice, 4.4 Pounds bag"
brand: "shirakiku"
price: "KSh18041"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Shirakiku"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/23383720-dried-grains-and-rice-japanese-style-short-grain-white-koshihikari
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region: Kenya
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# Soft, sticky texture Perfect sushi grain Quick cooking time Dried Grains & Rice - Japanese Style Short Grain White Koshihikari - Uncooked Premium Quality Sweet Sticky Sushi Rice, 4.4 Pounds bag

**Brand:** shirakiku
**Price:** KSh18041
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍣 Elevate your kitchen game with Japan’s finest sticky rice – don’t miss out on sushi perfection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dried Grains & Rice - Japanese Style Short Grain White Koshihikari - Uncooked Premium Quality Sweet Sticky Sushi Rice, 4.4 Pounds bag by shirakiku
- **How much does it cost?** KSh18041 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/23383720-dried-grains-and-rice-japanese-style-short-grain-white-koshihikari)

## Best For

- shirakiku enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shirakiku brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Health-Conscious Choice:** Low glycemic index with high resistant starch for better digestion.
- • **Versatile Culinary Staple:** Ideal for sushi, risotto, biryani, paella, and more ethnic dishes.
- • **Effortless Gourmet Cooking:** Premium Koshihikari rice hydrates evenly for flawless texture every time.
- • **Generous Airtight Packaging:** 4.4 lbs sealed pouch keeps rice fresh and ready for your next culinary adventure.
- • **Authentic Japanese Tradition:** Cultivated with pure water and traditional farming for unmatched quality.

## Overview

Shirakiku Dried Grains & Rice offers premium Japanese-style short grain Koshihikari rice known for its quick cooking, soft yet sticky texture, and slightly sweet flavor. Cultivated traditionally with pure water, this 4.4-pound airtight package is perfect for sushi and a variety of ethnic dishes, boasting a low glycemic index and high resistant starch for health-conscious foodies.

## Description

desertcart.com : Shirakiku Dried Grains & Rice - Japanese Style Short Grain White Koshihikari - Uncooked Premium Quality Sweet Sticky Sushi Rice, 4.4 Pounds bag : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Review: Great quality! - I am not a rice connoisseur, but I can cook many styles of rice successfully in a traditional stove-top pot. What I like about this brand is that all the grains hydrate and cook properly every time, with an excellent texture. Many short-grain "supermarket" sushi-style rice often cook inconsistently (hence the need for a rice cooker). I'm very pleased, as it is expensive rice.
Review: Closest thing I could find after travelling through Japan - I love this luxurious rice. I make it in my Instant Pot (using a modified Alton Brown's Sushi Rice recipe) and it comes out amazing every time. It aint cheap but it is delicious and reminds me of the rice The Hubs and I enjoyed in Japan two years ago. Ingredients 2 cups sushi or short grain rice 2 cups water, plus extra for rinsing rice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt Directions Rinse the rice with water, pour off and repeat 2 to 3 times or until the water runs clear. Spray the inner pot with cooking spray, then dump the wet rice and 2 cups of water into the pot, seal the lid, and select the rice button. Once done, remove the pot from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi or sashimi.

## Features

- 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞: The premium quality of this sticky white rice results from years of cultivar improvement efforts. It features a quick cooking time with the best digestibility and is cultivated using the traditional farming principle.
- 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: This Japanese Style rice is grown on farms and pure water is used for making sake. This variety is the utmost choice of chefs owing to its pearly, white color and soft yet slightly sticky texture.
- 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢: This short grain rice variety features a slightly sweet flavor, off-white color, and soft texture making them ideal for sushi. Also, its glycaemic index is low compared to others and has a high amount of resistant starch
- 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬: The koshihikari rice variety is short-grain rice cultivated in a traditional way. It is not only used to make sushi but also in biryani, risotto, paella, pilaf, and other ethnic food.
- 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: This short grain white rice package weighs 4.4 pounds and comes packed in airtight pouch. Moreover, the package features dimensions of 11.22 x 7.68 x 5.31 inches.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B008H19NWA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,322 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #19 in Dried White Rice |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,685) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Manufacturer  | Shirakiku |
| Package Dimensions  | 11.3 x 8.23 x 3.31 inches; 4.4 Pounds |
| UPC  | 074410012830 |
| Units  | 70.4 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Shirakiku
- **Item Package Quantity:** 1
- **Item Weight:** 4.4 Pounds
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 70.4 Ounce

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this grown in Japan or California?**
A: In Japanese, it says it is grown in Sacramento, California. Koshihikari is a varietal that is synonymous with Niigata prefecture, but it’s grown in a lot of different places. In my personal view there are different grades of US-grown koshihikari and this is a mid-level brand. 

A Japanese one is gonna be 2-3x the price of a CA koshihikari. That premium is too steep, in my view.

**Q: How many cups of rice can I get out of this bag (4.4 LB/2 kg)?**
A: approximately 8 to 10 cups of uncooked rice, or 24 to 30 cups of cooked rice. Depending on how soft or firm you cook your rice, and if you use a rice cooker or not.

**Q: What variety of rice?  I'm looking for Japonica.**
A: It is japonica short grain which is one of two major rices grown and used in Asia. The 2nd is indica which is a medium grain and is usually had a dingy color to it.

**Q: So is this the new crop or old crop?**
A: I would suppose that depends on when you actually make your purchase. I've bought the rice from the same vendor and each time the harvest/manufacturer date was within 6 months of my purchase.  At any rate, I stand by my review that this is the best, affordable sushi grade rice that is readily available

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality!
*by R***Z on November 12, 2025*

I am not a rice connoisseur, but I can cook many styles of rice successfully in a traditional stove-top pot. What I like about this brand is that all the grains hydrate and cook properly every time, with an excellent texture. Many short-grain "supermarket" sushi-style rice often cook inconsistently (hence the need for a rice cooker). I'm very pleased, as it is expensive rice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Closest thing I could find after travelling through Japan
*by S***. on January 11, 2018*

I love this luxurious rice. I make it in my Instant Pot (using a modified Alton Brown's Sushi Rice recipe) and it comes out amazing every time. It aint cheap but it is delicious and reminds me of the rice The Hubs and I enjoyed in Japan two years ago. Ingredients 2 cups sushi or short grain rice 2 cups water, plus extra for rinsing rice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt Directions Rinse the rice with water, pour off and repeat 2 to 3 times or until the water runs clear. Spray the inner pot with cooking spray, then dump the wet rice and 2 cups of water into the pot, seal the lid, and select the rice button. Once done, remove the pot from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi or sashimi.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As expected
*by N***Y on June 21, 2025*

Excellent quality product that was packed and shipped well.

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