Perfect Japanese Rice. Recipe

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Perfect Japanese Rice.
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Ingredients:

  • 300 g short-grain rice (nikishi brand is the best)
  • 375 ml water
  • nori , strips

Directions:

  1. Wash rice in a colander until water runs clear.
  2. Drain well and then soak for 30 minutes.
  3. Put rice and water in a sauce pan make sure it has a tight fitting lid and wrap a tea towel around the lid to keep the steam inside
  4. Heat until boiling then turn to low and steam for 15 mins finally turn the heat off and let stand for a further 15 minutes. DO NOT LIFT THE LID OFF AT THIS TIME!
  5. Let the rice cool enough so it is warm but won't burn your hands when picked up.
  6. At this point if using fillings or flavorings add them to the rice.
  7. Wet hands and add a little salt if you feel like it. Take some rice and shape it into a circle, triangle, cat head whatever you want.
  8. It is quite difficult don't worry if yours are wonky!
  9. Add filling and or garnish at this stage and finish with a strip of nori either round the edge or as a napkin at one end.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 277.5 Kcal (1162 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.25g 3%
Sodium 7.13mg 0%
Potassium 167.25mg 4%
Total Carbs 57.75g 19%
Sugars 0.75g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 26.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 164.44 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat 12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.33g 3%
Sodium 4.22mg 0%
Potassium 99.11mg 4%
Total Carbs 34.22g 19%
Sugars 0.44g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.78g 12%
Protein 3.56g 12%
Iron 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 15.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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