Japanese Gohan Rice
Tender Japanese-style sushi rice, rinsed and steamed until fluffy, then finished with mirin and optional garnishes.
- 40 min
- 280 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Japanese
- Vegan
Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.
Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Measure the rice into a bowl and cover it with cold water.
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Step 2:
Use your fingers to massage the rice grains until the water becomes cloudy.
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Step 3:
Drain the rice and rinse it again with fresh water.
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Step 4:
Repeat the rinsing process five more times, until the water stays clear.
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Step 5:
Tip the rinsed rice into a saucepan with 400ml water, or with 200ml dashi and 200ml water.
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Step 6:
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.
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Step 7:
Cover with a tight-fitting lid with a steam hole and cook for 15 minutes.
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Step 8:
Remove from the heat and leave to sit for another 15 minutes.
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Step 9:
Stir through the mirin.
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Step 10:
Remove the lid and give the rice a good stir.
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Step 11:
Serve with any or all of the optional toppings.
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