Wash rice with cold water, stirring the grains frequently, until water is clear. Drain rice and allow to dry for 15 minutes. 

Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar and salt and set aside.

Cook rice in rice cooker according to directions, or simmer rice in 2 cups cold water for 15 minutes, partially covered. Turn off heat and allow rice to steep for 15 minutes more.

Turn rice out onto a large sheet pan. Pour vinegar mixture over rice and with a spatula or rice paddle, turn rice over gently while trying not to break the grains, this is all about tender and pretty rice!

Fan the rice with a pan to dry the rice and get rid of the steam that can take rice from al dente to mushy.

Once the rice has cooled a bit and has absorbed the delicious vinegar mix, transfer to a bowl and keep warm. Extra rice can be refrigerated and turned into amazing fried rice within 3 days.