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How to Cook Rice Without a Rice Cooker 鍋を使うご飯の炊き方

How to make delicious plain Japanese rice without a rice cooker and tips on how to avoid soggy rice and other disasters!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of Japanese rice
  • 2 cups of water

Instructions

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  1. Measure out 2 cups of rice and pour into a large pot.
  2. Thoroughly wash and drain the rice several times until the water is clearer (at least 3).
  3. After washing the rice a last time, drain out the remaining water.
  4. Pour 2 cups of water into the drained rice.
  5. Bring the pot to boil on high heat then once boiled turn the heat down to low.
  6. Leave the rice to cook on low heat for 12 minutes.
  7. Turn the heat off and leave the rice for 10 minutes.
  8. After 10 minutes, stir the rice to make sure it doesn't dry out in the shape of the pot. Then serve!

Notes

  • Japanese people consume rice variety called "Koshihikari" which has lower GI number of 48. It is white short grain rice and can be purchased from Asian or Japanese grocery stores or online.

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 70mg (2%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 70mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.