Takikomi Gohan
This Japanese chicken builds japanese short-grain rice, dashi and mirin into an easy meal you can have ready in about 65 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (9)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Rinse the rice in several changes of cold water until the water runs nearly clear, then drain in a sieve for at least 15 minutes.
- Thinly slice the shiitake, cut the carrot into fine matchsticks, pour boiling water over the aburaage to remove excess oil before slicing it into thin strips, and cut the chicken thigh into small bite-size pieces.
- Place the drained rice in a heavy pot or rice cooker, add the dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake, and gently stir once to combine, taking care to keep the rice in an even layer.
- Scatter the chicken, shiitake, carrot, and aburaage evenly over the surface without stirring them in, so the rice cooks cleanly underneath.
- Cover and cook on a rice-cooker mixed setting, or bring to a boil on the stove then reduce to low and cook covered for 12 to 13 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the chicken reaches 75 C.
- Let the pot rest covered off the heat for 10 minutes, then fluff gently with a paddle to fold the toppings through, season with a little salt if needed, and serve scattered with sliced scallions.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
What to serve with Takikomi Gohan
- Honey Teriyaki Salmon Seafood
- Yaki Udon Vegetarian
- Tonkatsu pork Pork
- Japanese gohan rice Side
Tips & common questions
How long does Takikomi Gohan take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Takikomi Gohan is an original Japanese recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: CuttleFishInkPaellaRisottoTakikomigohan IkaMeshi.jpg by γ΅γγ£γ«, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.