How to Cook Fluffy Japanese Rice in a Staub Pot
Serves 4
35 mins prep
20 mins cook
55 mins total
No rice cooker? No problem! Learn how to cook Japanese rice on the stove for fluffy and delicious results, and savor a wholesome Japanese meal at home – read on!
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Rinse: Rinse the rice with cold water 3–4 times quickly to remove any rice bran from the grains (See how to rinse rice for more details.)
Soak: Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes to help it cook evenly and achieve a fluffy texture.
Bring to a boil: Drain the rice, add the water, and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Simmer: Once it boils, stir the rice gently with a shamoji to distribute the heat evenly. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Rest: Turn off the heat, and let the rice rest with the lid on for 10 minutes. This helps the rice finish cooking and absorb the remaining moisture.
Fluff: Remove the lid, and gently fluff the rice with a shamoji to separate the grains and make it nice and fluffy.
