Japanese Five Flavoured Rice

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 17

Japanese Five Flavoured Rice with Shiitake mushrooms and Bamboo shoots

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

421

Sugar

Fat

This Japanese Five Flavoured Rice with Shiitake mushrooms and Bamboo shoots is a delicious rice dish that is popular in Japanese cuisine. It has a subtle blend of sweet, salty, sour, and umami flavors, which makes it a satisfying and well-balanced meal. The dish features nutritious ingredients such as carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, which provide an array of health benefits. This recipe is perfect if you're looking for a healthy and flavorful alternative to plain white rice.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the sushi rice in a fine-mesh sieve for several times, until the water runs clear. Drain the washed rice for 10 minutes.
2.	In a pot, combine the dashi stock, mirin, sake, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Set aside.
3.	Preheat a skillet over high heat, add a tablespoon oil. Stir-fry the shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and carrots until soft and fragrant. Set aside.
4.	In a rice cooker or a pot, cook the rice according to package instruction. After the rice is cooked, leave it untouched for 10 minutes to steam. Fluff the rice with a spatula, and mix in the cooked vegetables and the seasoning mixture. Stir gently to combine well.

PROS

This Japanese Five Flavoured Rice is healthy and delicious.

It has a savory, umami taste thanks to the mix of dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sake.

The shiitake mushrooms are high in antioxidants and immunity-boosting properties.

CONS

This recipe may require some more exotic ingredients, which may not be readily available in your grocery store.

It may also take some time to prepare, as there are many steps involved in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Japanese Five Flavoured Rice has many health benefits. It is low in fat, high in fiber and protein.
The shiitake mushrooms contain beta-glucans, which can help improve cholesterol levels and support a healthy heart.
The carrots are packed with vitamins and minerals, while the bamboo shoots are rich in dietary fiber, which can help improve digestion.

	30 ml mirin
	30 ml sake
	40 ml soy sauce
	500 ml dashi stock
	400 g sushi rice
	1 carrot , in matchsticks
	8 shiitake mushrooms , roughly chopped
	85 g bamboo shoots