Rice with Soy-Glazed Bonito Flakes and Sesame Seeds
Rice with Soy-Glazed Bonito Flakes and Sesame Seeds is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. If using katsuo bushi flakes from package, moisten with a few drops of sake or water.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIf using katsuo bushi flakes from package, moisten with a few drops of sake or water.
Finely chop katsuo bushi, then cook in a dry heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and mostly dry.
Add sake, sugar, and soy sauce and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is dry and glazed.
Stir in sesame seeds and spread on a plate to cool.
Rinse rice in a bowl in several changes of cold water until water is almost clear; drain well in a large sieve.
Combine rice and 2 cups water in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and let stand 10 minutes.
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil over high heat.
Cook at a rapid boil (lid will be rattling and foam may drip down outside of pan) 5 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
Serve rice with bonito-flake topping.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.