Sweet & Aromatic! (Corn Rice / Toumorokoshi Gohan)
Easy Rice Cooker Recipe!!
The sweet aroma the moment you open the rice cooker is truly special! By cooking with the cob, the savory “umami” spreads throughout your home.
Sweet & Aromatic! (Corn Rice / Toumorokoshi Gohan)
Ingredients
- 1 Ear of Corn
- 2 cups Rice Japanese short-grain preferred
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Sake Japanese rice wine
- Butter Optional, to taste
- Instructions
Instructions
- Instructions
- Prep the Corn
- Peel the husk and wash the corn thoroughly.
- Cut off both ends and slice the ear in half.
- Use a knife to carefully shave the kernels off the cob.
- Pro Tip: Don’t throw away the cobs! We’ll use them for extra flavor.
- Prepare for Cooking
- Place 2 cups of washed rice in your rice cooker (or clay pot) and add the usual amount of water.
- Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp sake, then stir well.
- Place the corn cobs on top of the rice—this is where the deep umami comes from!
- Spread the shaved kernels (from 1 ear of corn) evenly over the top.
- Cook
- Cook as you normally would with your standard rice setting.
- The Finishing Touch
- Once cooked, remove the cobs.
- Gently fluff and mix the rice.
- Add a bit of butter if you like, and it’s ready to serve!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
This simple yet delicious recipe lets you enjoy the natural sweetness of corn combined with the rich umami from the cob. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
