Japanese Sticky Rice Recipe Rice Cooker
Description
Japanese sticky rice, also known as mochi rice, is a type of traditional Japanese rice that is commonly used in many dishes. It is a short grain rice that has a sticky and chewy texture, making it perfect for dishes such as sushi, onigiri, and ochazuke. The rice is also often used in desserts such as mochi ice cream and daifuku. Japanese sticky rice is usually cooked in a rice cooker, and this recipe will show you how to make it.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:
- 2 cups of Japanese sticky rice
- 2 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon of salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Start by rinsing the sticky rice. Place the rice in a bowl and rinse it with cold water for about 3 minutes. Make sure to stir the rice around with your hands as you rinse it to ensure that all of the grains are rinsed thoroughly.
2. Once the rice is rinsed, drain the water from the bowl.
3. Place the rinsed rice in the rice cooker and add 2 cups of water.
4. If desired, you can add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water to enhance the flavor of the sticky rice.
5. Close the lid of the rice cooker and press the “cook” button.
6. The rice cooker will take about 20 minutes to cook the sticky rice. Once it is done, the rice cooker will beep to let you know that the rice is ready.
7. Open the lid of the rice cooker and fluff the rice with a spoon or a rice paddle.
8. Serve the sticky rice hot or cold.
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need a rice cooker, a bowl, and a spoon or a rice paddle.
Notes
It is important to rinse the sticky rice before cooking it as this will help to remove any excess starch and ensure that the rice comes out fluffy and not clumpy.
Nutrition
One serving of Japanese sticky rice (1 cup cooked) contains approximately 160 calories, 2 grams of fat, 34 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium.
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