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Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice)

Learn how to make Takikomi Gohan - a simple, nutritious and comforting Japanese mixed rice dish. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Japanese rice
  • 100 g protein (chicken, pork, tofu, seafood, beef)
  • 200-250 g vegetables

Stock

  • 1.25 cups dashi stock
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cooking sake
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 20 g grated ginger (more or less depending on preference)

Instructions
 

  • This recipe details multiple cooking methods. Please refer back to the post for specific equipment instructions.
  • Rinse the rice 3 times and soak for 20-30 minutes.
  • Add the rice to the pot you will cook in, pour in the stock and layer the rest of the ingredients. Do not mix at this stage.
  • Cook using your preferred method - rice cooker, Instant Pot or stovetop.
  • Once cooking has finished, check the rice to see if it is done. Refer back to the troubleshooting section in the post if rice is not cooked properly.
  • Mix together, serve and enjoy!
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