Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup japonica rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the japonica rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, water, and optional salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Then fluff with a rice paddle or fork.
- Serve alongside favorite dishes like teriyaki chicken or sushi.
Notes
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water to maintain texture.
- Ensure to rinse the rice for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg