How to cook Japanese rice using a pot. No more mushy rice ! 3 TIPS for perfect Japanese rice !

[@CFinch360]

Here's the steps, so helpful video! *Buy the right/correct type of rice and store it correctly. *Wash rice 3-4 times & drain *Place in pot with 1 to 1 ratio rice to water *Soak rice at least 1/2 hour *Cook on High heat at first till boiling (about 10 minutes) * Then turn down to very low and set timer/cook for 12 minutes *Turn heat off, let sit to steam for 10 minutes, do not open lid *Fluff rice with large spoon or fork, don't mash it.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

😍 Thanks for this !

[@Jqyyx]

But which is the correct type of rice?

[@stephaniezee9704]

@@Jqyyx short grain

[@LuisRodriguez-qy5xw]

@@stephaniezee9704 link plz to which one it is.

[@suzannes5888]

@@Jqyyx she stated it clearly in the video 🙄

[@323Hitman]

My first time cooking rice and it came out perfect. Thank you, my onigiri was also very good 😋

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

So glad to hear that 😊!

[@charlesblake2280]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen hello there the method you showed us to preserve rice how long will it keep in the fridge like this? Also how would you serve it after in the microwave? Just always thought it wasnt a good idea to reheat rice? Kind regards

[@vanessaclark3997]

Tried with short and long grain rice and still worked perfect. Made cooking rice on stove way less intimidating

[@cornbisque]

I made rice exactly this way and it came out perfect!!! Thanks

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

So glad to hear that ✨! Thanks for the comment!😊

[@LordEric1]

I've had to rewarch this video almost everytime I've cooked rice thank you for the great video.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

You are so welcome🥰!

[@connormurphy6393]

This is my absolute favorite and go to video for making the perfect rice

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Ohhh 😍😍😍thank you 🎶

[@katiecheng8347]

Hello! Just want to thank you for this video. Our ricecooker got broken during our relocation and I had to cook rice in a saucepan which was a first. Our first attempt winging it was a complete disaster. After watching your video, I followed every step and it turned out perfectly!!!! Thank you very much!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thank you for your comment ! So glad to hear the video helped 🥰.

[@0110rroberts]

I really like the cling wrap technique for rice packs

[@v4led]

But let it in the fridge for 2 days no more

[@a.p.5429]

​@@v4ledI keep for a week but sprinkle a little water on it to heat in the microwave. Steams it a little..

[@phai44]

Best cooking channel on yt, not only for JP recipes, I learned a lot. Thanks ❤️😍

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thank you so much ! So glad to hear that 🥰🎶.

[@brussellsprouts2835]

This is the perfect recipe. Love from the USA.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thank you ! Kiss from japan 😘!

[@SL-fz3ex]

A tip for those who use Californian Japanese rice (Nishiki for instance) use 1 to 1.25 ratio rice to water otherwise the bottom part burns, well at least for me.

[@anybodys8]

I wish I read your comment before I tried making it 😂🥹😭

[@mattybays]

This method is fool proof! Just made it with 2 cups of rice and it came out perfect. Very easy, will continue to use this method.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

So glad to hear the video helped 😊!

[@marilynturcotte5304]

Love this presentation, kiddos for all the explanations. I am glad I tripped on to this site.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thank you 🥰🎶

[@diogolozza]

Nice to hear you speak! Thanks for teaching us!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👍🏻🎶

[@ITrott]

Thx I used to be a failure then I watched this video, now my mom calls me son

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

You are never a failure no matter how good/bad at cooking rice 🥰

[@shugazz-pg8qe]

😂

[@kweenbambee]

😂

[@spearlightknight1714]

Hello Yoshisimi-san, thank you for this video. I've been cooking Japanese rice more than 5 times using your method and it turned out so well! Arigato!!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Hi ! Thank you so much for your comment 🥰. So glad to hear that the video helped 🎶.

[@shelleygibson9536]

That was awesome tip thank you so much I will try putting my rice in the Saran Wrap in the refrigerator that usually comes out dry the way I often do it again thank you

[@thehealinghummingbird]

This was very helpful for my first time preparing Japanese rice! Thank you 💕

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👍🏻🎶

[@sfdanceron1]

I followed your recipe and cooked perfect Japanese rice. Of all the rice types, I've always loved Japanese rice the best. I even went to a Japanese supermarket to find the specific brands you mentioned, lol.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Wow ! You are so devoted ! Glad to hear the recipe worked perfectly!

[@sfdanceron1]

Just wanted to follow up: the Japanese rice holds up well the following day being nuked in the microwave. It retains its moistness and texture.

[@rayanansi563]

Thank you for showing this with a pan instead of a rice cooker ❤️ me and my partner have been wanting to make onigiri 🍙 also you are the first to say to soak the rice first, I can’t wait to try making rice for us to use to try your onigiri recipe

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Hope it works well for you 🥰🎶

[@CFinch360]

This was super helpful, no wonder my rice didn't turn out right before, I never knew these tips. Thanks a lot, now I can make Tuna Mayo rice balls.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

So glad to hear you found the video helpful 🥰.

[@sassberrysnap]

Aaaa, Thank you so much! This really helped me! I love Japanese Culture and Foods and just- aaa This is awesome! I came here from your Onigiri video, which I will go back to :3 This helps and is easy to follow! Thanks for the tips too!! 💕

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I’m so happy that you found the video helpful🥰 !

[@Joanna_L]

Thank you for this series! Do you store your cooked rice squares in the refrigerator or the freezer? Thank you. 😊

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I think this will help ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/roK5hqtogN6kbLMsi=6KbQW9TW0mVX4sk8

[@raccoonmuseum7597]

This helped me so much! My onigiri came out perfectly

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Glad to hear that 🥰🎶

[@jv2080]

Very good job!! I did this, exactly as you said, and the rice came out perfectly!!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👏🏻🎶

[@BlueOcean_Deep]

Thank you! I'm from India, just returned from Japan, and brought some Japanese rice to try cooking. I'll follow your instructions.🙏 One question: do high end rice cookers with ceramic coated bowl (3mm thick) really better than let's say a pot like Le Cruset? Arigato 🙏

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Honestly, I can’t tell the difference unless I compare them next to each other 😅

[@BlueOcean_Deep]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@xxxbrunaa]

i failed many times cooking japanese rice. thanks to this video it finally turned out perfect!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

That’s awesome 👏🏻 ! Yay 😁

[@isaaclovesanime2446]

Thank you I always eaten rice from a rice cooker and I always wanted to make it the japanese way and this helped me so much ありがと!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👍🏻🎶

[@p0ly3ster21]

thank you! i was really unsure how to make the rice considering i’d never made rice before! :D i watched your onigiri video as well and made some really yummy onigiri!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

You are welcome 😊! I’m glad to hear the video helped !

[@Handleitt1]

I’ve always keep my rice batch in Tupperware ☺️ but I like your idea better 🤩

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I’m glad to hear you found the tip helpful 😊.

[@ash-cx2xo]

this was so helpful! i'm going to try making a bento for the first time tomorrow, and this will really help me to make some yummy fluffy rice for it!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thank you so much for your comment! Enjo your lunch 🍙!

[@Fannywis]

Thank you! The rice came out perfect. Greetings from Mexico

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👍🏻🎶

[@hankavincze5568]

this video sooo helps meee i first cook rice and i did it thank you sooooo much 🥰💖

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👍🏻🎶

[@fit4ufrance220]

OMG I just followed your instructions to the letter. Rice comes out perfect! Thank you so much!!!!!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👍🏻🎶

[@JEC2007]

I learned something new. Thank you.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👍🏻🎶

[@shokpinklee4267]

I have tried using your method and my rice turn out well! Thanks for sharing! ^^

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I’m so glad to hear that 🥰. Thanks for your comment!

[@futurpunkx7192]

I always wanted to make Rice, thought would be to much work, but with the storage and so on. Ty so much! Exited to find more yummy in your channel. Love Japanes food!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I’m glad to hear you found the video helpful 😊!

[@kohigh]

Thanks for the great video. I followed your recipe - everything seemed perfect, nothing burned, but there’s a 'but'. After I lifted the lid for the first time to stir the rice - it was perfect, nothing was stuck, everything was cooked, and there was no water left. So I stirred it but didn’t cover it again. A few minutes later, when I came to serve the rice, I could scoop up the rice that wasn’t on the bottom or sides, but the rest was stuck. So, after the first stir, should I have covered it again? And then, when serving, do I need to do it quickly before the rice sticks? Any other tips to prevent this? It's a pity, quite a bit of rice got stuck to the bottom and sides.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

You always keep the lid on. Japanese rice is very sticky and it does stock to the pot. Use wet spatula to scrape it off.

[@kohigh]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen Thank you once again. This time I did it properly, and it seems better. One thing remains. Do you reheat rice, and if so, how? For example, I like cold rice, but even when I follow your recipe and pack it into little packets, after around two-three days, it's already a bit dried out inside. I’ve heard that when reheating, you also need to add some amount of water? Or maybe it was my fault and i didn't pack it good enough and it shouldn't be dry inside anyway?

[@aquilafirrina6349]

You’re making really great videos. Thank you for sharing! ✨

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

You are welcome 😊. Hope you enjoy browsing my channel !

[@speedy_o0538]

Wow I even learned how to organise my fridge in this video! Very informative!! Arigato

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Glad to hear it helped 🥰🎶

[@americanmagyar9508]

Great video. Thank you.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thank you 🎶!

[@Michael-tr4st]

You are a god send! love your videos and in depth explanation!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thank you so much 🥰!

[@lorenacalderon7691]

Thank you so much for your video! Can you tell me what number is the temperature you use for ''low heat'' and ''high heat'' on your induction stove? I used to make perfect koshihikari rice on my former gas stove, but now that I'm making rice on induction stove and with my creuset, the rice turns out off, a bit mushy and overcooked but some parts are still hard, not entirely cooked. This doesn't happen with my normal, non heavy pot (with a very thin lid), so not sure what is happening here with the combination of creuset + induction... Any ideas?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I bring it boil at 5/7 the cook at 2/7. 1/7 is “keep it warm” btw.

[@sliderit]

bruh the subtitles in 3:35 : and repeat this 300 times Thanks for this wonderful video I want to start to cook japanese food and this is my start point in this thing.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

300 times 🤣🤣🤣.

[@trunkssoliz]

Hi! I love your channel! It very informative and I'm actually about to make onigiri for the first time! I want to know if Sho-ChikU-Bai short grain rice is okay to use? Its all I could find

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I guess so but I can’t be sure.

[@trunkssoliz]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen thank you for replying! The rice turned out very well, thankfully! Thanks to your tips : D

[@shelleygibson9536]

I'm hoping I can try this with your sushi rice instead of the regular rice but I will do both

[@s00n1xchhhewweu7]

I just found your channel and I already love it ^___^

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thank you 🥰🎶

[@Alec_____]

awesome video and awesome tips, subscribed!!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🤩🎶💖

[@siamacktaromian1212]

So I wanted to prepare my lunch with this recipe and it worked awesome. One small problem I had was I couldnt get the specific Rice you mentioned and I use my own rice (Persian White Rice) and it turned out a bit dry. So I guess I'll make another batch later and add more than 1cup of water (cuz our traditional recepie uses about half a cup more and I think it's bcuz of the rice itself) or I prolong the soaking part. Anyway it was a great video thanks thanks thanks 😋

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

That’s wonderful 🤩. The type of rice really matters and it’s important to adjust the amount of water as you did 👍🏻.

[@deejeon7]

Got it perfectly!!! Thanks Ma'am 💕

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👍🏻🎶

[@angelacolombo1330]

Can I use the same method in a rice cooker? Thank you in advance!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Yes 😉

[@hungsu9204]

Thank you. I found this video very helpful.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

You are welcome 😊. Glad to hear that !

[@musicbox1.224]

Thank you. I left my family and my homeland to study abroad in another country. I suck at cooking and I miss my mother's cooking. Thanks to you, the only thing I can cook great is japanese rice. You really help the people in my situation. I wish you a great day. :)

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

No worries ! Everyone suck at cooking at the beginning, I did too 😉! You need to try and fail many times to cook like a pro👩🏻‍🍳🔪 !

[@simonpeterdalangpan9761]

AWESOME!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Your are welcome 🥰👍🏻

[@traiangabrian]

It came amazing.Thanks

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Glad to hear that 👍🏻🎶

[@janavandevelde4763]

I like your video btw! I'm gonna try to make some tomorrow!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thank you very much ! More to come !!

[@rachelsaunders6103]

Thank you! Will the cooked wrapped rice last a week in the fridge or should i freeze it?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Yes it last a week👍🏻.

[@SleepyyDevill]

I've always loved the white rice in like buffets shit hits diff 😩🍚

[@v4led]

Make sure the rice is not too hot. MUST BE LESS THEN 100°C !!!!!!! If bot the foil will melt. Thanks for the video :)

[@Mrshyguy775]

After you make the cooked rice square packs, and they have cooled, do you store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

In the fridge.

[@isaacsanchez4015]

I always come back and watch bcz I forget how to make rice 😅

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Haha 😆! Thank you for watching it many times 💖.

[@siamacktaromian1212]

For how long the rice could be preserved? Can I freeze it? How to warm it up? In microwave oven?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

This will help😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/roK5hqtogN6kbLM

[@elisabethmullane7444]

When you make those packs, do you store them at room temperature or in the fridge? I'd love to just have rice ready to go every day.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Cool down to room temperature and then in the fridge 😊

[@rashidalhammadi8147]

Awesome, many thanks🙏🏻

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

You are welcome 😊.

[@DYCEQUIRK]

Do you reheat the extras by putting it in the microwave? Or do you eat it cold?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Reheat it to steaming hot otherwise the texture is terrible.

[@DYCEQUIRK]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen In a microwave? Do I add water?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Microwave, no additional water.

[@shyamalimajumdar3431]

Thanks...❤️❤️

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

You are welcome 😊!

[@sondurr7166]

So after the rice is wrapped up and if wanted in a basket like you showed in the video we store it in the fridge?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Yes

[@sondurr7166]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen Okay, Thanks! Looking forward to trying this!

[@janavandevelde4763]

Hi can you still warm your rice up after you stored it in the fridge? (In the microwave for instance?)

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Yes, I keep them in fridge or freezer and warm it up in microwave. I think you might find this video showing how I store rice helpful ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5yykmpvfdJ1iac

[@danielt6689]

Personally, I've found the rice, like bread, keeps much better frozen than refrigerated. I portion them into sandwich size Ziploc bags and stack them flat in the freezer. You can reheat them in the microwave.

[@GohAhweh]

FIFO- First In First Out good plan for the rice.. thank you Yoshimi😋

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

😊👍🏻🎶

[@laurenschung]

thank you for your video. I used a steel pot, and i got burned rice (crispy rice). I am thinking of changing to another type of pot like wheat stone pot. Can i ask you, if it matters if the pot cover got a small hole or not? You mentioned using cast iron pan with a heavy cover is good for rice...

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

We sometimes make crispy rice on purpose 😉. I normally use a pot without the little hole.

[@alexisfairo]

Hello!! Can I also cook basmati rice the same way? If you've tried it, what kind of ratio did you use? Thanks!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I’m afraid I have never cooked basmati rice.

[@carlenegarcia9155]

Is the short gain rice and sticky rice different? Sorry I'm kinda confuse🤔😅

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I know 😅 there are so many different types of rice and it is confusing ! There are two types of sticky rice, short grain and medium grain. Rice in japan is shot grain sticky rice.

[@LindaCasey]

Thank you .. I see you did not add salt to the water.

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

We don’t add any seasoning unless we make this kind of rice 👇🏻 ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIrSoJZ7fsaViMU

[@beastbum]

In the initial step, if my rice water doesn't run clear after 4 washes, should I keep on going until it does?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

No need to 😉

[@thekentheend5843]

How do you reheat the rice after it’s been in the fridge?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Microwave to steaming hot.

[@Movingonup75]

Is it traditional to cook the rice with salt, garlic, green onions?

[@robadams234]

What is the best way to warm the rice after you take it out of the fridge?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Microwave. Make sure to heat it up completely. If it’s not hot enough, rice won’t regain the softness and stickiness. I normally do 1 minute at 600w per pack.

[@robadams234]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen thank you!! I’ve never been able to get rice reheated correctly. I needed more time. Thank you again 🙏🏻

[@robadams234]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen I do have another question. Do you remove the cling wrap before microwaving the rice or leave it in?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Leave it in 😉

[@josephbalogun5200]

I was wondering, what's the longest I can soak my rice for? Would it tast different if I soaked it for an hour plus?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

That’s fine but depending on the temperature you may want to keep it in the fridge.

[@josephbalogun5200]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen Alright, thank you so much for the reply!

[@QueenofCarbs]

OMG I just did this! My rice came out to perfectionnnnnnn!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

So glad to hear this way worked for you🥰

[@rattbagss]

Hi , I have a question, can I cook a short grain Brown rice in the same way? Is the water ratio the same? Thanks in advance!

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

This is how I cook short grain brown rice. Hope this helps ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqDVZmNjj9t4oas

[@rattbagss]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen Many thanks!

[@shinankoku2]

I live at 2100+ meters altitude. Do you think there would be any changes to cooking rice for high-altitude?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I think you need a bit more water, soaking time and cooking time😉.

[@shinankoku2]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen so I made rice. Other than adding an extra half cup of water per cup of rice, I followed the instructions to the letter, and it turned out perfectly. ありがとうございます！

[@kiarin6822]

Is the regular rice good for making sushi?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I’m not sure what you mean by “regular” rice but it should be sticky rice.

[@tatibigbatty]

when you want to eat the rice another day should you heat it up?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I normally reheat it steaming hot to regain the softness and the sticky-ness.

[@sliderit]

I have one question: do I need to use Donabe to cook perfect rise or is it the same as a normal pot? Because Ive seen all write that everyone needs it when he wants to cook best rice like japan does

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Thick heavy cast iron pot is considered good but any pot even frying pan will do😉.

[@joseherrera708]

How do you warm up the rice that was on the clean film after you take it out of the fridge?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Microwave to steaming hot.

[@gonesurfin3906]

Are you using a rice cooker cup or regular measuring cup?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Rice cooker measuring cup when I use rice cooker and regular one when I use pot. But it doesn’t really matter as far as rice and water are 1 to 1.

[@doncorleone2385]

I have a question, after you soak the rice for 30 min do you add another 5cups of water before you cook it or cook it right away after you soak it for 30 min??? pls answer thanks

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Right away with the water you are soaking the rice.

[@shelleygibson9536]

Rice cooker also very convenient

[@habibgafoor7190]

Do you just reheat the rice in a microwave when you want to use it?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Yes, until it’s steaming hot 🔥

[@siamacktaromian1212]

I was wondering... the steaming part. I didnt get it. You turned off the stove and let it be for 10min? Just that?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Yes it’s just that.

[@alexandrumacedon291]

nice

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

🥰👍🏻🎶

[@alexandrumacedon291]

@@asakusa-tokyokitchen wow you replied. Ok let me be more specific. I agree with the way you presented this rice recipee, and what i liked was the bonus stuff when u told how to keep it refrigirate it. So thanks again keep it up

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Glad to hear you like the last part🥰. Thanks for your comment!

[@feriekzhou]

Do hv any suggestion for japanese rice here in indonesia? Any brand?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

I’m sorry I don’t know what brands are available in Indonesia 😅.

[@besschow4907]

What's the best way to reheat the rice?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Microwave. It’s important to reheat it until steaming hot to regain the softness and stickiness 😉.

[@Killjoy0329]

Might be a dumb question but would using a rice cooker ruin the texture of the rice?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

It’s not a dump question at all ! Rice cooker is just fine as far as you don’t keep the rice in it too long after it’s done😉 !

[@jlastre]

Just want to say if you’re in the US and get the very popular brand Nashiki per the company’s website you don’t need to wash it.

[@cretan911]

😋

[@v4led]

Is the rice mushy? I like it if yes.

[@hariniramakrishnan1862]

How long can we store rice in refrigerator?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

About a week.

[@ronfirek5824]

BLESSINGS

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

To you too💖.

[@james._]

How do you reheat the rice once cooled?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

Microwave. It’s important to reheat it until steaming hot to regain the softness and stickiness 😉.

[@abs4728]

Hello! Do we add salt to the rice in any steps of the process?

[@asakusa-tokyokitchen]

No salt.