Bamboo Rice (Takenoko Gohan)

Name: Bamboo Rice (Takenoko Gohan)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 rice measuring cups uncooked Japanese short-grain rice ((180 ml x 2 = 360 ml)); 5.3 oz boiled bamboo shoot ((½ boiled bamboo shoot; each bamboo shoot size is different, so adjust accordingly)); ½ aburaage (deep-fried tofu pouch); 1 ½ cup water; 1 cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((packed)); 2 Tbsp sake; 2 Tbsp usukuchi (light-color) soy sauce; ½ tsp kosher/sea salt (I use Diamond Crystal; Use half for table salt)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Cooked in classic Japanese dashi broth, this simple and elegant Bamboo Rice or Takenoko Gohan is a perfect way to welcome spring! The savory rice mixed with tender and crunchy bamboo shoots - it's a taste of spring in every bite.

Updated at: Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:27:55 GMT