Kuri Gohan (Japanese Chestnut Rice)
Kuri Gohan is a rice dish that allows you to enjoy the aroma, sweetness, and texture of chestnuts. With just simple seasoning, you can fully appreciate the delicate flavor of chestnuts along with the subtle essence of Japanese cuisine.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole chestnuts (When using peeled chestnuts or kuri no kanroni, adjust the amount of whole chestnuts to 70%.)
- ¾ cup Japanese short-grain rice (1 rice cooker cup for 2 servings. If you replace 20% of it with Japanese glutinous rice, the grains will become stickier, resulting in a softer and chewier texture.)
- ⅚ cup water (for soaking the rice)
- ½ Tbsp sake
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Soak whole chestnuts in water for at least 1 hour, or in warm water at around 120℉ (50℃) for 20 minutes.
- Cut off the bottom part of the chestnuts and peel the outer shells.
- Remove the inner skins from the chestnuts thoroughly with a knife. Fill a bowl with water and place the peeled chestnuts in it. Soak them for 30 minutes, changing the water when it becomes cloudy.
- Place a sieve over a bowl, add rice, and rinse it with water. Repeat this process several times, changing the water each time.
- Soak the rinsed rice in water (as specified in the ingredient list) in a pot for at least 30 minutes.
- Add sake and salt to the pot and mix. Cut the chestnuts into bite-sized pieces and place them evenly on top of the rice.
- Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, or slightly longer for larger quantities (11 minutes for 4 servings, 12 minutes for 6 servings).
- Turn off the heat and let it steam for 15 minutes with the lid still on.
Notes
- If you are using peeled chestnuts or kuri no kanroni (Japanese candied chestnuts), start from step 4.
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal
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