how do you get sushi rice to not stick to your hands?

Question

I am laying out my sushi rice by forming it into a ball with my hands and spreading it on the nori. I watched some video tutorials on this, and it seems like the rice is not sticking to the chef's hands. How do you not get the rice to stick to your hands?

Asked by freedrull

Answer

Moisten your hands with a damp towel. This helps the rice not stick. (Look at any sushi bar; the chef will be frequently moistening their hands on such a towel).

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