Simple Japanese White Rice
Achieve the perfect bowl of fluffy, aromatic rice with this Simple Japanese White Rice recipe, a staple in Japanese cuisine that pairs beautifully with any meal. Using just two essential ingredients—authentic Japanese short-grain white rice and water—this recipe emphasizes the importance of proper rinsing and soaking techniques to remove excess starch and create a slightly sticky yet light texture. Whether prepared in a traditional rice cooker or on the stovetop, the result is a tender, perfectly cooked rice that serves as the ideal accompaniment to sushi, stir-fries, or savory bowls. Ready in just 30 minutes, this foolproof method guarantees consistently delicious results, making it a must-have for your collection of Japanese side dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Japanese short-grain white rice
- 1.25 cups Water
Instructions
Measure 1 cup of Japanese short-grain white rice and place it in a fine-mesh strainer or bowl.
Rinse the rice under cold running water. Gently rub the grains together with your hands in a circular motion while rinsing to remove excess surface starch. Continue rinsing until the water runs mostly clear, about 3 to 5 cycles.
Drain the rice thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized pot or a rice cooker bowl.
Add 1.25 cups of water to the rinsed rice. If time allows, let the rice soak in the water for 20 to 30 minutes to achieve a fluffier texture.
If using a rice cooker: Close the lid, select the appropriate setting for white rice, and start cooking. If using a pot: Cover with a tight-fitting lid and place it over medium heat until it begins to boil. Once boiling, reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
When the cooking time is finished, turn off the heat and let the rice sit (still covered) for 10 minutes to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice gently with a rice paddle or fork, being careful not to mash the grains.
Serve the rice warm as a side dish or as a base for your favorite Japanese dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 70 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
