Sake Zuke Gohan

Sake Zuke Gohan is a delightful vegan Japanese rice dish that combines the umami flavors of sake-marinated vegetables with fluffy, perfectly cooked rice. This dish is not only delicious but also offers a healthy twist on traditional Japanese cuisine.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 150 grams
• Sake - 100 ml
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Dried shiitake mushrooms - 4 pieces
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Zucchini - 1 small, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Water - 300 ml

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine sake, soy sauce, and mirin. Set aside.
3. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes until rehydrated. Slice them thinly.
4. In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the rehydrated mushrooms, carrot, and zucchini. Sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Add the sake mixture to the sautéed vegetables and simmer for another 5 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
6. In a rice cooker or saucepan, drain the soaked rice and add it to 300 ml of water. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes with a lid on.
7. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and gently fold in the sautéed vegetable mixture.
8. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions and adjust salt to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from shiitake mushrooms.
• Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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