Gomoku Gohan

Mise-en-place

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1. 1

   Rinse the short grain rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.

   Ongeveer 5 min

2. 2

   Prepare all the vegetables: finely dice the carrot, thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and konnyaku.

   Ongeveer 10 min

3. 3

   Cut the chicken thigh into small 1cm cubes.

   Ongeveer 5 min

4. 4

   In a medium pot or rice cooker pot, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, salt, and sugar.

   Ongeveer 2 min

5. 5

   Add the rinsed rice to the seasoning liquid in the pot and stir gently to combine.

   Ongeveer 1 min

6. 6

   Arrange the chicken, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and konnyaku evenly over the rice. Do not stir.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: Layering the ingredients on top helps them cook evenly without getting mushy.

7. 7

   If using a rice cooker, cook on the 'white rice' setting. If using a pot on the stovetop, bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

8. 8

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

   Ongeveer 20 min

   Tip van de kok: Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to ensure even steam distribution.

9. 9

   Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

   Ongeveer 10 min

   Tip van de kok: Resting allows the rice to fully absorb the steam and become fluffy.

10. 10

    Gently fluff the rice and mixed ingredients with a rice paddle or fork, then serve immediately.

11. 11

    Garnish with sliced green onion if desired.