Japanese gohan rice
Japanese Gohan — classic steamed rice, a traditional Japanese side-dish recipe.
By API | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 4
Tags: Side, Japanese, Dinner
Ingredients
- 300 g sushi rice
- 1 ml mirin
- 1 pcs garnish pickle juice
- 1 pcs garnish spring onions
Instructions
- Measure the rice and place it in a bowl.
- Pour cold water over the rice so it is fully submerged.
- Gently rub the grains with your fingertips until the water turns cloudy.
- Drain off the cloudy water, rinse the rice with fresh water, and repeat the rinse-and-rub process five more times until the water runs clear.
- Transfer the rinsed rice to a saucepan and add either 400 ml water or a mix of 200 ml dashi and 200 ml water.
- Bring the rice and liquid up to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover with a snug-fitting lid (one with a steam vent if available), and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, still covered, for another 15 minutes.
- Lift the lid, stir in the mirin, and mix the rice thoroughly to combine.
- Serve the rice and top with any or all of the optional toppings.