Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 155kcal 7%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0g 0%
Protein 3g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 300mg 12%

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

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Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge)

Name: Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Rice Porridge (4 servings):; ¾ cup uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice (1 rice cooker cup); 4¼ cups water (1 L); 1½ inches daikon radish; 7 kinds of herbs/greens of your choice (a very small portion, about 1–2 stems/sprigs each; I used fresh daikon leaves, spinach, chrysanthemum greens (shungiku), komatsuna greens, mizuna, mitsuba, and green onions; or use 1 freeze-dried nanakusa set package from a Japanese grocery store; in Japan, get 1 fresh nanakusa set package); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (divided; plus more, to taste); 2 pieces Japanese rice cake (mochi) (optional); For Serving:; condiments of your choice (optional; typically salty condiments like tsukemono, simmered kombu, or umeboshi); For the Porridge Using Cooked Rice (optional; 2 servings):; 1 rice bowl cooked Japanese short-grain rice (1 cup, 150 g); 2–3 rice bowls water (2–3 cups, 400–600 ml; adjust to your preferred consistency)

Prep 10m

Cook 35m

Total 45m

This Nanakusa Gayu, or Seven Herb Rice Porridge, is a traditional Japanese dish made with rice, water, daikon radish, and a variety of fresh greens. Add rice cake for a chewy texture and top with your favorite savory condiments for a comforting and nutritious meal.