Standard 5 Ingredient Rice Recipe

Name: Standard 5 Ingredient Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 thigh Chicken thigh; 3 Dried shiitake mushrooms; 1/2 Carrot; 1/3 Burdock root; 1 Aburaage; 1 enough to fill until the appropriate marker Dashi stock; 200 ml Shiitake soaking liquid; 2 tbsp Sake; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sake; 1/2 tsp Soy sauce; 1 Peas or frozen edamame; 540 ml Rice, uncooked

Servings: persons

1 thigh Chicken thigh
3 Dried shiitake mushrooms
1/2 Carrot
1/3 Burdock root
1 Aburaage
1 enough to fill until the appropriate marker Dashi stock
200 ml Shiitake soaking liquid
2 tbsp Sake
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Mirin
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sake
1/2 tsp Soy sauce
1 Peas or frozen edamame
540 ml Rice, uncooked

1
30 minutes before cooking, wash the rice and let it sit in a colander.
2
Reconstitute the shiitake mushrooms.
3
Pour hot water over the aburaage.
4
Thinly slice the shiitake, cut the burdock into thin shavings, julienne the carrot.
5
Cut the aburaage in half vertically and then cut into thin slices.
6
Remove the skin from the chicken, cut into small pieces, and marinate in the ingredients.
7
Put the rice into the rice cooker bowl and add the ingredients and the liquid used for reconstituting the shiitake.
8
Fill with dashi stock until the appropriate serving line.
9
Add Step 2, mix it roughly, and cook.
10
Once done, add in the edamame.
11
If using peas, boil and julienne them and then sprinkle over the top of the rice.
12
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587

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 thigh Chicken thigh, 3 Dried shiitake mushrooms, 1/2 Carrot, 1/3 Burdock root, and more.

Yes, Standard 5 Ingredient Rice falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Standard 5 Ingredient Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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