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Tasty Apprentice
Elevate your comfort food game with this Japanese Rice Risotto—a creamy, savory twist on traditional risotto that’s packed with umami flavors. 
It’s the perfect dish for a cozy night in, and it’s so easy to make with ingredients you probably already have!
Japanese Rice Risotto Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Japanese short-grain rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups dashi broth or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: sliced mushrooms, chopped green onions, or nori strips for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the rice to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the grains are lightly toasted.
4. Pour in the sake and cook until it’s mostly absorbed.
5. Gradually add the broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting the rice absorb the liquid before adding more.
6. Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, and butter, and cook until the rice is creamy and tender.
7. Remove from heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese, and season to taste.
8. Garnish with mushrooms, green onions, or nori strips if desired, and serve hot.
Creamy, comforting, and full of flavor!
It’s the perfect dish for a cozy night in, and it’s so easy to make with ingredients you probably already have!Japanese Rice Risotto Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Japanese short-grain rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups dashi broth or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: sliced mushrooms, chopped green onions, or nori strips for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the rice to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the grains are lightly toasted.
4. Pour in the sake and cook until it’s mostly absorbed.
5. Gradually add the broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting the rice absorb the liquid before adding more.
6. Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, and butter, and cook until the rice is creamy and tender.
7. Remove from heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese, and season to taste.
8. Garnish with mushrooms, green onions, or nori strips if desired, and serve hot.
Creamy, comforting, and full of flavor!
