Bamboo Rice (Takenoko Gohan)

Name: Bamboo Rice (Takenoko Gohan)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1½ cups uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice; 5.3 oz boiled bamboo shoot ((about ½ bamboo shoot; adjust for the size of your bamboo shoot)); ½ aburaage (deep-fried tofu pouch) ((omit it if you can‘t find it, or use crispy fried tofu puffs from an Asian grocery store)); 1½ cups water; 1 cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((packed)); 2 Tbsp sake; 2 Tbsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce; ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Cooked in classic Japanese dashi broth, simple and elegant Bamboo Rice or Takenoko Gohan is a perfect way to welcome springtime! With sweet, tender, and crunchy bamboo shoots, this savory mixed rice recipe delivers a taste of spring in every bite.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:08:59 GMT