Meat Doria (Rice Gratin)

Name: Meat Doria (Rice Gratin)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice ((hot; about 4 cups, 600 g)); ½ yellow onion; 1 rib celery; 1 carrot; 6 mushrooms; 12 oz ground beef and pork combination ((preferably 70% beef and 30% pork)); 1 can diced tomatoes ((14.5 oz, 411 g)); 3–4 cups vegetable stock/broth; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 bay leaf; 4 Tbsp red wine; ½ tsp sugar; 3 Tbsp ketchup; 3 Tbsp tonkatsu sauce ((or Worcestershire sauce)); 1 Tbsp unsalted butter ((plus more to grease the baking dish)); Diamond Crystal kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; ¾–1 cup Mozzarella cheese ((grated)); ¾–1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese ((grated)); 2–3 Tbsp panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); parsley ((fresh, to garnish))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Meat Doria or Rice Gratin is a beloved comfort dish from childhood for many Japanese. This casserole of steamed rice is topped with a savory meat sauce and cheese, then broiled until golden and melty. It‘s a cozy home-cooked meal that kids and adults will enjoy.

Updated at: Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:06:55 GMT