Gohan rice, traditional in Japanese cuisine, is the base for preparing sushi but also for many other dishes with vegetables, chicken, meat, and fish! In this process, we have the chance to make it without using the classic rice cooker, simply using a pot and a lid.
The preparation is quite simple but requires a lot of attention, especially during cooking. The steps are basically 3 and include rinsing the rice, cooking, and finally adding the rice vinegar-based seasoning.
Thanks to this rice, you can create many recipes, some of which I propose below through useful links!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
For Steamed Rice without Rice Cooker (Gohan)
- 17.64 oz Originario Rice
- 3.6 cups water
- 1 coffee cup Sushi Seasoning (Sweetened rice vinegar)
Tools
For Steamed Rice without Rice Cooker (Gohan)
- 1 Bowl large
- Pot medium-sized non-stick
- Wooden Spoons
- Fan
Steps
To make Steamed Rice without Rice Cooker (Gohan)
Start by pouring all the rice into the bowl and fill it with plenty of running water. Don’t worry about the amount of water, use plenty because it will help remove the excess starch from the rice.
Proceed by stirring the rice vigorously with your hand making circular movements and then drain all the starchy water. Perform this step at least 4 times then pour the water again, stir and drain until the drained water is clearer.
At this point, pour all the freshly washed rice into the pot. Level all the grains to have a uniform base across the bottom surface. Add all the water gently, thus avoiding disrupting the rice base.
To continue, place the pot on high heat and cover it immediately with the lid. Bring it to a boil and leave the flame high for about 1 minute. After the time, lower the flame to the minimum allowed and set a timer for 15 minutes, leaving the lid undisturbed.
To complete, after 15 minutes, turn off the flame and set a new timer for 10 minutes, leaving the lid on the pot. After the time, remove the lid, transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl, add the seasoning, and mix gently, taking care to fan the rice during this phase. Continue stirring until it is lukewarm.
To conclude, use the rice, for example, to prepare sushi, use it as a side dish, or as a base for various oriental dishes.
Advice!
You can keep the freshly cooked rice warm by covering the bowl with a cloth to prevent it from cooling too much. Leftover rice, however, can be stored in the fridge for about 2 days and used, for example, for an excellent Cantonese rice!
If you can’t find sushi seasoning, you can make it by filling a coffee cup with rice vinegar and a heaping teaspoon of sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and use it for the recipe.
If you use a classic stove with a flame, set it to the minimum allowed after boiling. If you use an induction stove, set it to a medium power. For example, on my induction hob that goes from 1 to 9, I find power 5 perfect for this preparation, after boiling.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use other types of rice?
Absolutely not! The perfect rice for this recipe is Originario rice, which is the most similar to Japanese rice. It is also much cheaper than the specific sushi rice available in supermarkets.
