Can vinegar turn rice to sushi rice?

Here's why:

* Sushi rice is sticky: The key to sushi rice is its stickiness. This comes from glutinous rice (also called sticky rice), a type of rice with a higher starch content than regular rice.

* Vinegar adds flavor and acidity: Vinegar is used to season sushi rice, giving it a tangy flavor and helping it to hold together. However, it doesn't change the rice's inherent stickiness.

* Other factors: Making sushi rice also involves rinsing the rice thoroughly, cooking it in a specific ratio of water to rice, and gently stirring it to prevent clumping.

To make sushi rice, you'll need:

* Glutinous rice

* Sushi vinegar (a blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt)

* Follow a specific recipe for cooking and seasoning the rice

Vinegar is a crucial ingredient in sushi rice, but it's not a magic ingredient that transforms any rice into sushi rice.