Flavorful Mixed Rice in a Donabe! Easy Japanese Rice Pot Recipe

🌟 Welcome to our Japanese cooking series! In today's episode, we're making a classic and delicious Mixed Rice (Takikomi Gohan) using a traditional earthenware pot, or donabe. This method brings out the best in each ingredient, creating a dish that's both flavorful and comforting. Ingredients: Rice: 2 cups Maitake Mushrooms: 1/2 bunch Pork Belly: 120g Carrot: 1/2 piece Water: 400ml Seasonings: Soy Sauce (2 tbsp), Sake (1 tbsp), Mirin (1 tbsp) A pinch of Salt 2 Green Onions, finely chopped Simple Cooking Steps: 1, Rinse Rice: Start by washing 2 cups of rice. 2, Prep Ingredients: Tear maitake mushrooms, julienne carrots, and chop pork belly into pieces. 3, Mix & Cook: In your donabe or regular pot, combine rice, maitake, carrots, pork, water, and seasonings. Cook over high heat, then simmer. 4, Final Touch: Let the rice steam after cooking, then stir in green onions before serving. 🍲 Donabe cooking tip: The earthenware pot retains heat, allowing the rice to steam perfectly, making it fluffier and more aromatic. No Donabe? No Problem! You can also make this recipe in a standard pot or rice cooker! 👍 If you enjoy this delicious and easy recipe, please like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. Stay tuned for more tasty Japanese dishes! Happy Cooking!