5 from 28 votes
Japanese Rice Recipe
This Japanese Rice Recipe shows how to prepare short-grain rice by carefully washing, soaking, boiling, and steaming it to achieve tender, slightly sticky grains. The method includes precise water measurement and timing to create rice suitable for various Japanese dishes where texture is key. The final step of fluffing the rice with a wet paddle ensures the grains separate gently without breaking.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
269 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 300 grams Japanese short-grain rice (~1 ½ US cups)
- 1 ⅔ cup water (394 milliliters)
Instructions
- Put the 300 grams Japanese short-grain rice in a sieve and wash it in cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- Drain the rice well and add it to a pot with high sides and a lid.
- Add the 1 ⅔ cup water and cover the pot with the lid. Let this soak for at least 30 minutes.
- When the rice is done soaking, turn the stove on to high heat and bring the water to a boil. Do not open the lid once you've turned the heat on.
- Once the water comes to a full boil, turn the heat down as low as possible and set a timer for 10 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, turn off the heat and let the rice steam for an additional 10 minutes.
- Once the rice is done steaming, open the lid and use a wet rice paddle or spatula to fluff the rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
57mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.