Very easy, but tastes gorgeous! Here is a recipe for takikomi gohan (rice cooked with octopus) made in a rice cooker. It tastes great even after it has cooled down, so we recommend it for onigiri (rice ball) or bento (packed lunch).

Rice cooked with octopus is a luxury!

Rice cooked with octopus" is made in a rice cooker. The stickiness of the rice and the plumpness of the octopus make this recipe a luxurious treat.

Material ( Serves 3-4 people )
(husked grains of) rice	two parts
octopus	150g (5.29oz)
the self	a game or match
soy sauce	2 tablespoons
Japanese rice wine	2 tablespoons
mirin	1 tablespoon
Japanese granulated soup stock	1 teaspoon

It's so easy to make, yet it tastes gorgeous! Here is a recipe for takikomi gohan with octopus using a rice cooker.

Rice cooked with octopus

recipe

Ingredients

2 cups rice
150 g boiled octopus
1 ginger clove
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon mirin
1 teaspoon Japanese soup stock (granulated)

Directions

Wash rice and set aside in a colander.

Wash octopus lightly and cut into 5mm round slices. Peel ginger and cut into thin strips.

Put rice and seasonings into rice cooker and add water to the 2 cup mark.

Add various seasonings and

Adjusted for 2 cups of water

Top with octopus and ginger and cook rice normally.

When rice is finished cooking, stir gently to spread the octopus evenly over the rice. Serve in bowls, topped with scallions if desired.

How does it taste?

The rice is flavored with a hint of soy sauce and ginger, and tastes great on its own! The octopus is added to the rice, and the more you bite into it, the deeper the flavor deepens. The rice is glutinous and the octopus is firm, making it a satisfying meal!

The topping of green onion is delicious enough without it, but the crunchy texture and freshness of the green onion accentuates the flavor of the dish. It gives the dish a more three-dimensional flavor.

This simple yet delicious takikomi gohan can be used for celebrations and entertaining. It is also delicious even after it has cooled down, so it is recommended for onigiri (rice balls) and bento boxes.