Japanese gohan rice

Name: Japanese gohan rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 300 g Sushi Rice; 1 tbs Mirin; Garnish Pickle Juice; Garnish Spring Onions

A classic Japanese side from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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Origin

Categorized as Japanese Side in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/japanese-rice-gohan

Ingredients

300 gSushi Rice
1 tbsMirin
GarnishPickle Juice
GarnishSpring Onions

Instructions

01
Rinsing and soaking your rice is key to achieving the perfect texture. Measure the rice into a bowl, cover with cold water, then use your fingers to massage the grains of rice – the water will become cloudy. Drain and rinse again with fresh water. Repeat five more times until the water stays clear.
02
Tip the rinsed rice into a saucepan with 400ml water, or 200ml dashi and 200ml water, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat to a low simmer, cover with a tight-fitting lid with a steam hole and cook for 15 mins. Remove from the heat and leave to sit for another 15 mins, then stir through the mirin. Remove the lid and give it a good stir. Serve with any or all of the optional toppings.