Tomato Rice

The deep umami of soy sauce and tomatoes, framed with olive oil and black pepper — simply satisfying

Cooking time

30min+

Calories

311kcal

Sodium

354mg

Nutrition facts are for one serving.
Time to prepare and cook the rice is not included in the cooking time.

Ingredients(Servings: 4)

Directions

Wash the rice and drain in a colander. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
Remove the tomato stem, and cut a cross into the surface.
Place (1) and (A) into a rice cooker to fill up to the correct amount of water for 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz.) rice and mix. Place (2) on top of the rice. If a rice cooker is not available, cook as usual in a pot.
Once the rice is cooked, pour on the olive oil. Gently combine the ingredients together and place into individual bowls. Sprinkle each serving with black pepper, if desired.

Cooking Basics

White rice - how to cook

Ingredients (servings: 4)

rice: 360 g (12.7 oz.)

water: 480 ml (13.5 ~ 16.2 fl. oz.)

※Cooking time: 40 minutes

Directions

1Place a smaller sized colander into a bowl and add in the rice.

2 Pour in some water and lightly mix and moisten the rice with your hands, then drain the rice and throw away the water.

3Make a claw with your hand and use this to stir the rice in a circular motion about 20 times.

4Pour in water, rinse and then throw away the starchy water.

5Repeat steps (4) several times until the water becomes less starchy and almost clear.

6Place the washed rice into a pot, add in the specified amount of water and then set aside for 30 minutes.

7Place the pot over medium heat uncovered. Once fully boiling, cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes over very low heat.

8Turn off the heat and leave to steam for 15 minutes. Once cooked, lightly toss the rice with a rice paddle or wooden spoon.

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