What Makes Sushi Rice Sticky? - Chowhound

Fotema/Shutterstock While once a rare sight in the United States, sushi is ubiquitous these days, found at grocery stores like Costco, gas stations, and even airports. If you've ever eaten this Japanese staple dish at home or in a restaurant, then you know that the kind of rice used to make those nigiri and maki rolls is vitally important. If it's not sufficiently sticky, it could fall apart in your chopsticks.…