Japanese-Style Takikomi Gohan
A traditional Japanese rice dish cooked with chicken and vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe combines the flavors of Japan with the simplicity of a one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Japanese rice
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless, skinless
- ●1/2 cup shredded carrots
- ●1/2 cup diced mushrooms
- ●1/4 cup diced green onions
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon sake (or dry white wine)
- ●2 cups dashi broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add 2 tablespoons of oil and cook the chicken breast until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the shredded carrots, diced mushrooms, and diced green onions. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add the Japanese rice to the saucepan and stir to combine with the vegetables and chicken.
- 5
Pour in the soy sauce, sake, and dashi broth. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
- 7
Simmer the takikomi gohan for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 8
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.