When you cook brown rice in a rice cooker or instant pot, seasoning the rice will make a big difference to boost the taste. Enjoy this KAWASHIMAYA original recipe to enjoy brown rice and tamari sauce more deliciously.The ideal recipe to make for family.
Rinse the brown rice and soak it in plenty of water for at least half a day (6 hours). Drain the brown rice after it is soaked plenty. Then, wash the sprout hijiki quickly.
Cut the carrots into 2 cm pieces. After that, boil the fried tofu to drain the oil and cut into 2 cm pieces.
Put drained brown rice in the inner pot (earthenware pot, rice cooker, or pressure cooker) of the rice cooker and pour water. ※The water amount might differ if you use a different machine, so please count the water according to how to cook brown rice article.
Add tamari sauce and salt and mix well.
Add carrots, aburaage, and hijiki seaweed and mix quickly.
Cook with the method of cooking brown rice.
Once cooked, mix the whole thing thoroughly. Serve with other food or pack for a rice ball (onigiri) or bento.
Comments from Registered Dietitian About This Recipe
Seasoned mixed brown rice is recommended for those who find it difficult to eat brown rice as it is, which has a unique flavor. In addition, carrot vitamin A, hijiki calcium, and fried protein supplement the nutritional deficiency of brown rice. It's also a recommended recipe to eat when you don't have time or make rice balls for your lunch.