Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice) - Traditional Japan Recipe

Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice) - Traditional Japan Recipe

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A comforting and flavorful Japanese mixed rice dish where rice is cooked with a medley of vegetables and savory seasonings. Perfect for autumn, but delicious ye

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice (Rinse until water runs clear.)
  • 2 cups Dashi stock (Can be made from dashi powder or instant dashi granules.)
  • 4 medium Dried shiitake mushrooms (Rehydrate in warm water for at least 20 minutes, reserve soaking liquid.)
  • 1/2 medium Carrot (Peeled.)
  • 1/4 root Gobo (burdock root) (Scrubbed clean, or peeled if preferred. Soak in water with a splash of vinegar to prevent browning.)
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce (Use Japanese soy sauce for best flavor.)
  • 2 tbsp Sake (Japanese rice wine.)
  • 1 tbsp Mirin (Optional, for added sweetness and gloss.)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt (Or to taste, adjust based on dashi and soy sauce saltiness.)

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