Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Savory Mixed Rice)
Why not try Japanese mixed rice, which offers a simple yet rich umami flavor? Takikomi Gohan, seasoned with traditional Japanese flavors and infused with the essence of various ingredients, is perfect for those who want to enjoy rice with an authentic Japanese taste.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Japanese short-grain rice (1 rice cooker cup for 2 servings)
- ⅚ cup dashi stock (Please refer to the linked page for instructions on how to make it. For plant-based options, see the pages on kombu dashi and shiitake dashi.)
- 0.5 oz aburaage (deep-fried tofu)
- 2.6 oz thinly sliced pork belly
- pinch of salt (for the pork belly)
- 0.9 oz carrot
- 1.8 oz shimeji mushrooms (they can be substituted with other types of mushrooms)
Seasonings:
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- 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 dashi stock in a pot for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the aburaage in a heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over it to remove excess oil. Remove it from the bowl, and once it has cooled enough to handle, drain off the water.
- Cut the aburaage, pork belly, and carrots into small, bite-sized pieces. Trim off the base of the shimeji mushrooms and separate them into individual pieces.
- Sprinkle the pork with salt, then sauté it in a pan over medium heat until cooked through.
- Combine the seasonings (mirin, salt, and soy sauce) with the rice in the pot. Then, evenly distribute the aburaage, pork belly (including pork fat from the pan), carrots, and shimeji mushrooms on top.
- Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking 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 10 minutes with the lid still on.
Notes
- If you already have bonito dashi or another type of dashi, start from step 3. In that case, use ⅚ cup (200 ml) of your dashi for 2 servings.
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 490.84kcal Carbohydrates: 69.92g Protein: 11.74g Fat: 17.68g Saturated Fat: 6.36g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.95g Monounsaturated Fat: 8.1g Cholesterol: 24.07mg Sodium: 900.43mg Potassium: 270.38mg Fiber: 3.6g Sugar: 3.7g Vitamin A: 2134.46IU Vitamin C: 1.98mg Calcium: 25.57mg Iron: 4.06mg
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