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Japanese Rice Recipe

Don't have a rice cooker? Here's how to make perfect Japanese short-grain rice in a pot on a stovetop. These easy tips are what every Japanese mother teaches their kids to make tender glistening rice that's sticky but not mushy.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 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

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  1. Put the 300 grams Japanese short-grain rice in a sieve and wash it in cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
  2. Drain the rice well and add it to a pot with high sides and a lid.
  3. Add the 1 ⅔ cup water and cover the pot with the lid. Let this soak for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Once the water comes to a full boil, turn the heat down as low as possible and set a timer for 10 minutes.
  6. When the timer goes off, turn off the heat and let the rice steam for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Once the rice is done steaming, open the lid and use a wet rice paddle or spatula to fluff the rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.