Japanese gohan rice
Japanese gohan rice from Japan.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Rest
- 15 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Japanese gohan rice is listed as side from Japan. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
4 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Rice300 g
- Mirin15 ml
- Pickle juiceto taste
- Spring onionto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Rinsing and soaking your rice is key to achieving the perfect texture. Measure the rice into a bowl, cover with cold water, then use your fingers to massage the grains of rice – the water will become cloudy. Drain and rinse again with fresh water. Repeat five more times until the water stays clear.
Step 2
Tip the rinsed rice into a saucepan with 400ml water, or 200ml dashi and 200ml water, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat to a low simmer, cover with a tight-fitting lid with a steam hole and cook for 15 mins. Remove from the heat and leave to sit for another 15 mins, then stir through the mirin. Remove the lid and give it a good stir. Serve with any or all of the optional toppings.
30 min
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 101 kcal
- Protein
- 2.2 g
- Carbs
- 21.5 g
- Fat
- 0.4 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.1 g
- Fibre
- 0.4 g
- Sugar
- 0.2 g
- Sodium
- 3 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
Substitutions
mirin (dry sherry or sake + sugar) → dry sherry or sake + sugar
1 tbsp mirin ≈ 1 tbsp dry sherry or sake plus ½ tsp sugar. Not a drinking substitute.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Japanese gohan rice take?
40 min all in — 10 min prep, 15 min cook, 15 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much mirin?
1 tbsp of Mirin.
What can I use instead?
mirin (dry sherry or sake + sugar) → dry sherry or sake + sugar. 1 tbsp mirin ≈ 1 tbsp dry sherry or sake plus ½ tsp sugar. Not a drinking substitute. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.