Japanese Rice
Delicious and vegan recipe for Japanese rice with onion, garlic, and Furikake. This flavorful dish combines the simplicity of rice with the aromatic combination of onion and garlic, topped off with the umami-rich Furikake seasoning. Whether you're a vegan food enthusiast or simply looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
- onion
- garlic
- sesame oil
- Furikake
- seasonings
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the grains with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Add 1 ½ cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and drizzle the soy sauce over the rice. Mix well to evenly distribute the soy sauce.
- Sprinkle the Furikake seasoning over the rice and gently toss to combine.
- Serve the Japanese rice with onion, garlic, and Furikake in bowls, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.