Japanese Takikomi-Gohan (Rice Medley) Recipe

Name: Japanese Takikomi-Gohan (Rice Medley)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups short-grain white rice (480g/1 lb. 1oz.); 4 dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 cups konbu dashi; 1 tablespoon konbu dashi; 3 tablespoons sake; 100 g chicken breasts; 1 sheet thin deep- fried tofu; 100 g carrots; 2 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce; ⅓ teaspoon salt; 40 g green peas (fresh, froze or canned)

Servings: persons

3 cups short-grain white rice (480g/1 lb. 1oz.)
4 dried shiitake mushrooms
2 cups konbu dashi
1 tablespoon konbu dashi
3 tablespoons sake
100 g chicken breasts
1 sheet thin deep- fried tofu
100 g carrots
2 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
⅓ teaspoon salt
40 g green peas (fresh, froze or canned)

1
- Wash the rice and let drain in a colander for 30 minutes before transferring to a pot.
2
- Soak the mushrooms in 1-1/2 C lukewarm water for 20 minutes to soften.
3
Remove the stems and thinly slice the caps.
4
Reserve 1 C of the soaking water.
5
- Add the reserved water, dashi (2C + 1T) and sake to the rice and let stand for another 30 minutes.
6
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
7
Douse the thin deep-fried tofu sheet with boiling water to remove excess oil.
8
Cut in half, then thinly slice.
9
Cut the carrot into thin, 3 cm (1 in.)
10
long sticks.
11
Before cooking the rice, add the chicken and other ingredients, except for peas.
12
Cook the rice as usual in the rice cooker.
13
Gently mix in the peas after the rice is finished cooking.

585

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups short-grain white rice (480g/1 lb. 1oz.), 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, 2 cups konbu dashi, 1 tablespoon konbu dashi, and more.

Yes, Japanese Takikomi-Gohan (Rice Medley) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Japanese Takikomi-Gohan (Rice Medley)

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