Chinese Mochi Rice

4 cups rice4 cups water6 inches dashi konbu (seaweed) Seasoning:1/3 cup Japse. vinegar or white vinegar5 tbsp. sugar2 tsp. gourmet powder1 tbsp. salt Wash rice and soak in water. Put water and konbu (wiped with a damp cloth) in a saucepan and bring to a boil. After 3 minutes remove konbu (seaweed) and add drained…