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Hijiki Rice (Takikomi Gohan)

Name: Hijiki Rice (Takikomi Gohan)
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1½ cups uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice (1½ cups of uncooked rice are 2 rice cooker cups (10.6 oz, 300 g) and yield roughly 4 servings (3½ cups, 660 g) of cooked rice); 3 Tbsp dried hijiki seaweed (I used mehijiki(芽ひじき), the small, soft “buds“ of the hijiki plant; you can also use the long and chewy “stems” called nagahijiki (長ひじき), which are less commonly found in the US); 1 piece aburaage (deep-fried tofu pouch) (¾ oz, 20 g); ⅓ carrot (2.5 oz, 70 g); For the Dashi (vegan-friendly):; 1⅓ cups water; 1 piece kombu (dried kelp) (10 g; 4 x 4 inches, 10 x 10 cm per piece); 2 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms (3–5 g each); For the Seasonings:; 2 Tbsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce (or regular soy sauce); 2 Tbsp mirin; 1 Tbsp sake; ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

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This takikomi gohan recipe uses Japanese short-grain white rice, dried hijiki seaweed, aburaage (deep-fried tofu pouch), carrot, kombu, and dried shiitake mushrooms to create a delicious and savory dish. The seasonings include usukuchi soy sauce, mirin, sake, and kosher salt, adding depth and flavor to this meal.

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(Servings: 4)

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1½ cups uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice (1½ cups of uncooked rice are 2 rice cooker cups (10.6 oz, 300 g) and yield roughly 4 servings (3½ cups, 660 g) of cooked rice)

3 Tbsp dried hijiki seaweed (I used mehijiki(芽ひじき), the small, soft “buds“ of the hijiki plant; you can also use the long and chewy “stems” called nagahijiki (長ひじき), which are less commonly found in the US)

1 piece aburaage (deep-fried tofu pouch) (¾ oz, 20 g)

⅓ carrot (2.5 oz, 70 g)

1 piece kombu (dried kelp) (10 g; 4 x 4 inches, 10 x 10 cm per piece)

2 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms (3–5 g each)

2 Tbsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)

½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

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Calories

432kcal

21%
Fat

8g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

85g

4%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

8g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

1,145mg

57%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Hijiki Rice (Takikomi Gohan)

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For The Dashi (vegan-friendly)

For The Seasonings

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Nutrition Facts

Hijiki Rice (Takikomi Gohan)

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For The Dashi (vegan-friendly)

For The Seasonings

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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