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Japanese Red Rice (Sekihan) Recipe

Sekihan is a traditional Japanese dish made with glutinous rice and adzuki beans, often served during celebrations.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice
  • ¼ cup Adzuki Beans
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Soak the adzuki beans in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Drain the beans and place them in a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  4. Combine the rice, beans, salt, and 2 cups of water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.
  5. Once cooked, let the rice sit for 10 minutes before fluffing with a rice paddle. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Japanese, Red Rice, Sekihan
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