Emma Basic Japonica Short-Grain Rice, 10 kg

Emma Basic Japonica Rice is a 10 kg bag of short-grain rice from Vietnam, described as pre-washed and intended for sushi as well as everyday rice dishes. Its size suits households that use rice regularly, while the supplied cooking directions still call for rinsing before cooking.

At a glance

Short-grain Japonica rice is presented for sushi and broader use in dishes such as poke bowls, stir-fries and rice curry.
The listing describes it as pre-washed, but its sushi cooking directions advise washing the rice three or four times before draining.
The stated method uses 250g rice with 330ml water, followed by a covered simmer and a covered rest.

Price

£21.24Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£24.99~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Suitable for sushi and several everyday rice dishes, according to the listing.
The 10 kg bag offers a larger quantity for frequent rice cooking.
Customer feedback praises the texture and reports using it as a regular choice.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Identity
Brand	Emma Basic
Rice variety and grain type	Japonica Short Grain Rice
Country of origin	Vietnam
Package weight	10 kg
Package dimensions	53.29 x 31.3 x 10 cm; 10 kg

Cooking directions
Rice per serving recipe	250g
Water for recipe	330ml
Simmering time	10 minutes
Standing time	25-30 minutes

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Although the title calls the rice pre-washed, the supplied sushi directions say to wash it with cold water three or four times before cooking. Follow the directions provided with the selected pack if they differ.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Households that regularly cook short-grain rice for sushi and everyday meals.
Buyers seeking a larger bag of Vietnam-origin Japonica rice.

Emma Basic Japonica Short-Grain Rice, 10 kg · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 87 ratings

5 stars73%73%
4 stars19%19%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars2%2%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes this as a regular daily choice and praises its texture and perceived value, with favourable comparisons to more expensive Japanese brands. These reports may matter to buyers looking for rice for repeated sushi or everyday cooking, but they are customer impressions rather than confirmation of the listing’s claims. The supplied rating distribution is mostly five- and four-star, with a small minority of lower ratings, and does not identify their reasons.

Positive themes

Customers praise the rice’s texture and quality.
Customers report using it as a favourite daily option and consider it good value.

Frequently asked questions

Can this rice be used for sushi?

The listing describes it as suitable for sushi and provides a sushi-rice cooking method.

Is the rice pre-washed?

The title says it is pre-washed, but the cooking directions still instruct washing it three or four times. The listing does not explain this difference.

How does the supplied sushi cooking method work?

For the stated recipe, wash and drain 250g rice, add 330ml water, simmer covered for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and leave covered for 25–30 minutes.

What else can it be used for?

The listing also suggests poke bowls, stir-fries and rice curry.