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Japanese Seaweed Rice Recipe

Simple and delicious Japanese seaweed rice, perfect as a side dish.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups short-grain rice
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  5. Once rice is cooked, let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the soy sauce mixture.
  7. Add nori pieces and sesame seeds, mix well.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Seaweed Rice
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