Nutrition Facts

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

Calories 248kcal 12%
Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Carbohydrates 50g 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 250mg 10%

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

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Japanese Rice Porridge (Okayu)

Name: Japanese Rice Porridge (Okayu)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: ¼ cup uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice; 250 ml water (1 cup + 2 tsp; for cooking the rice); For the Suggested Toppings:; green onion/scallion (chopped); umeboshi (Japanese pickled plums); toasted white sesame seeds; shredded nori seaweed (kizami nori); Homemade Japanese Salted Salmon (flaked); mitsuba (Japanese parsley) (for garnish)

Prep 5m

Cook 30m

Total 35m

This Japanese Rice Porridge, known as Okayu, is a comforting and simple dish made with just a few ingredients. It is traditionally topped with green onion, umeboshi, sesame seeds, nori seaweed, flaked salted salmon, and mitsuba for a delicious and nourishing breakfast or light meal.