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Japanese Corn Rice
Sweet and savoury, this Japanese Corn Rice recipe is a simple but delicious side dish. Made with only a handful of ingredients, this rice recipe comes together quickly and easily. While amazing with fresh summer corn, this recipe can be made and enjoyed year-round!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian , Japanese
Ingredients
- 360 mL jasmine rice 2 rice cooker cups
- 350 mL water
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup corn fresh, canned, or frozen
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Then add the rice to a donabe or Dutch oven. Add the water, mirin, and soy sauce.
- Place the corn on top in an even layer, do not stir.
- Place the lid on top and cook the rice on medium heat for 8 minutes then lower to low heat for 15 minutes. Then, turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes before opening the lid and adding butter on top.
- Fluff the rice and give it a good mix so the butter is distributed throughout. Add more if desired.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
250mg
(10%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
126IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.