Easy Rice Cooker Matsutake Gohan

Discover the elegance of Japanese cuisine with this *Easy Rice Cooker Matsutake Gohan.* This aromatic mixed rice dish highlights the prized matsutake mushrooms, known for their earthy, pine-like fragrance, combined with perfectly seasoned Japanese short-grain rice. With minimal prep and the convenience of a rice cooker, this recipe blends dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sake to create a delicate yet flavorful base that allows the mushrooms to shine. The matsutake's unique aroma steams into the rice as it cooks, resulting in a comforting, authentic dish perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley or mitsuba, and enjoy as a delightful centerpiece or a complement to other Japanese dishes. This quick and simple recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
• 2 cups Dashi stock
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Mirin
• 1 tablespoon Sake
• 2 Matsutake mushrooms
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or mitsuba (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. Rinse the Japanese short-grain rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside for 15 minutes to allow the rice to absorb some moisture.

Step 2

2. Clean the matsutake mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp cloth or brushing off any dirt. Do not soak them in water to preserve their aroma and texture. Slice the mushrooms into thin pieces, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 3

3. In a separate bowl, mix together the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and salt to create the seasoned cooking liquid.

Step 4

4. Place the rinsed and drained rice into the rice cooker. Pour the seasoned cooking liquid over the rice, ensuring the liquid does not exceed the 2-cup rice level on your rice cooker’s pot.

Step 5

5. Arrange the sliced matsutake mushrooms evenly on top of the rice. Do not stir; the mushrooms should remain on top so their aroma steams into the rice as it cooks.

Step 6

6. Close the rice cooker lid and start the cooking cycle as you would for regular white rice.

Step 7

7. Once the rice cooker signals that cooking is complete, allow the rice to rest and steam for an additional 10 minutes before opening the lid.

Step 8

8. Gently fluff the rice with a rice paddle, incorporating the mushrooms into the rice evenly.

Step 9

9. Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or mitsuba if desired. Enjoy this aromatic and elegant dish as a standalone meal or alongside other Japanese dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1147.1 grams (1147.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	675

Total Fat 1.30g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.40g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3344mg	145%
Total Carbohydrate 139.70g	51%
Dietary Fiber 7.10g	25%
Total Sugars 9.60g
Protein 19.10g	38%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 1065mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.8%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 86.4%