Shio Kombu Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice)
Serves 4
35 mins prep
20 mins cook
55 mins total
If you love Japanese rice dishes, you won’t want to miss this Shio Kombu Takikomi Gohan! This beloved home-cooked recipe is flavorful, comforting, and easy to make. Let me show you how!
Seasonings
Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the rice in cold water 3–4 times. Drain and soak the rice in fresh water for 30 minutes or more. Cut carrot and daikon into small pieces. Remove the bottom of shimeji mushrooms and take them apart.
Boil the Water: After soaking the rice, drain it and add 2 cups of fresh water to the pot. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
Cook the Rice: Add sake, soy sauce, and shio kombu to the pot. Stir gently with a rice paddle to combine the seasonings. Place the prepared vegetables on top of the rice. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 12 minutes.
Steam: Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
Mix and Serve: Open the lid and gently fluff the rice with a rice paddle, mixing the vegetables evenly into the rice. Serve warm in bowls and garnish with shredded nori seaweed.
