6 Practical Japanese Rice Recipes, Perfect for Breakfast Menu - Simple Lunchbox

Kapanlagi.com - Rice, as a staple food in Japan, has inspired various creative dishes that are not only delicious but also practical. From the iconic rice balls to tempting fusion creations, Japanese rice cuisine offers a variety of options.

Thus, these Japanese rice dishes can be a quick solution for breakfast or daily lunchboxes. With simple ingredients and easy cooking techniques, of course. In this article, Kapanlagi will provide rice recipes that are not only filling but also simple.

Here are some practical Japanese rice recipes that you can use as a simple menu for breakfast or your child's lunchbox. Let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Onigiri - Rice Balls

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Onigiri is a Japanese food made of rice shaped into triangles or balls, often filled with various ingredients and partially wrapped in nori. Here’s how to make this Japanese rice:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of Japanese rice

- 1/4 tsp salt

- Nori (seaweed)

- Filling: tuna mayo, umeboshi (pickled plum), salmon

Instructions:

1. Cook the rice and let it warm.

2. Wet your hands with salt water.

3. Take a handful of rice, shape it into a triangle or ball.

4. Make a hole in the center, fill it with your chosen filling.

5. Cover with rice and reshape it.

6. Wrap partially with nori.

2. Omurice - Omelet Rice

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Omurice is a Japanese fusion dish consisting of fried rice wrapped in a thin omelet, usually served with ketchup on top. Here’s how to make this Japanese rice:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of rice

- 2 eggs

- 50g minced chicken

- 1/4 onion, chopped

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp ketchup

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion and chicken.

2. Add the rice, soy sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

3. Beat the eggs, make a thin omelet in a separate pan.

4. Place the rice on top of the omelet, fold and roll it up.

5. Serve with sauce on top.

3. Chahan - Japanese Fried Rice

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Chahan is Japanese-style fried rice, usually made with cold rice stir-fried with meat, vegetables, and seasonings like soy sauce. Here are some ways to make this Japanese rice:

Ingredients:

- 3 cups of cold rice

- 100g pork, diced

- 1/2 onion, chopped

- 1 egg, beaten

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion and pork.

2. Push to the side of the pan, add the egg, and scramble.

3. Add the rice, mixing well with the other ingredients.

4. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, mix well.

5. Serve garnished with chopped green onions.

4. Takikomi Gohan - Mixed Rice

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Takikomi Gohan is Japanese rice cooked together with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and mushrooms in dashi broth, resulting in aromatic rice. Here are the steps to make it:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of Japanese rice

- 2 cups of dashi (Japanese broth)

- 100g chicken, diced

- 1 carrot, diced

- 3 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp mirin

- 1 tbsp sake (optional)

Instructions:

1. Wash the rice and put it in the rice cooker.

2. Add dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake.

3. Place the chicken, carrot, and mushrooms on top of the rice.

4. Cook as you would regular rice.

5. Once cooked, stir well before serving.

5. Ochazuke - Tea-Poured Rice

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Ochazuke is a simple Japanese dish consisting of white rice poured with hot green tea and topped with various ingredients such as nori or fish. Here are the steps to make this Japanese rice dish:

Ingredients:

- 1 bowl of white rice

- 1 cup of hot green tea

- Toppings: nori, umeboshi, salted salmon, wasabi

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Place the rice in a bowl.

2. Add your choice of toppings on top of the rice.

3. Pour hot green tea over the rice.

4. Add soy sauce to taste.

5. Stir before eating.

6. Tamago Kake Gohan - Rice with Raw Egg

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Tamago Kake Gohan is a simple Japanese dish consisting of hot rice mixed with raw egg and soy sauce, eaten immediately. Here is how to make this Japanese rice dish:

Ingredients:

- 1 bowl of hot white rice

- 1 raw egg

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- Chopped nori (optional)

- Chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the hot rice in a bowl.

2. Make a small hole in the middle of the rice.

3. Crack the egg over the rice.

4. Pour the soy sauce.

5. Mix the rice, egg, and soy sauce thoroughly.

6. Sprinkle with nori and green onions if desired.

That is the list of Japanese rice dish recipes that you can make at home. With these recipes, your breakfast and lunch will be more varied and appetizing. Happy cooking and itadakimasu!

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