Steamed Rice
Steamed short-grain rice (gohan) is the quiet centre of a traditional Japanese meal. Washed and cooked with no salt or oil until tender and faintly sticky, it clings together just enough to lift with chopsticks while tasting clean and slightly sweet. Visitors are often surprised it arrives completely plain in its own bowl — pouring soy sauce over white rice is seen as a child's habit at best.
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Steamed short-grain rice (gohan) is the quiet centre of a traditional Japanese meal. Washed and cooked with no salt or oil until tender and faintly sticky, it clings together just enough to lift with chopsticks while tasting clean and slightly sweet. Visitors are often surprised it arrives completely plain in its own bowl — pouring soy sauce over white rice is seen as a child's habit at best.
DIETARY NOTES
General guidance for the standard version of this dish. Recipes vary by shop and region — always confirm with the restaurant if you have an allergy or a religious dietary requirement.
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