Japanese Rice Cooking Method (Perfect Steamed Rice)

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Steamed rice「御飯（ゴハン）」 is the foundation of Japanese home cooking and is served with almost every meal.

This method explains how Japanese households cook rice for daily meals.

Ingredients

  • Japanese short-grain rice
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Measure the rice and place it in a bowl.
  2. Rinse gently with water and drain.
  3. Repeat rinsing until the water becomes mostly clear.
  4. Soak the rice for 30 minutes.
  5. Cook the rice using a rice cooker or pot.
  6. Let the rice steam for 10 minutes after cooking.
  7. Fluff gently before serving.

Tips

  • Do not scrub the rice too hard.
  • Letting the rice rest improves texture.

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