JA全農が編集した「日本一うまいお米の食べ方」の本は、毎日おいしいご飯を提案しています。お米は日本人にとって幸せの源であり、炭水化物制限をしている人もおいしいご飯を楽しむことができます。本書では、簡単に作れるプラスワンのご飯レシピが紹介されており、納豆ご飯やマヨネーズなどのアレンジでご飯を楽しむ方法が提案されています。JA全農米穀部が監修し、おいしいご飯の食べ方を紹介しています。
For those of us living in Japan, rice is the foundation of happiness. Many people say, “A meal doesn’t start without white rice!” “JA Zenno is cooked! “A complete collection of the best ways to eat rice in Japan” (published by Shufu no Tomo) is a book filled with love for rice by the JA Zenno’s rice department, which has been thinking about delicious ways to eat rice for 365 days.
Recently, some people have been avoiding eating rice reluctantly due to carbohydrate restrictions. However, rice is also an excellent source of protein and contributes to brain and gut health. The self-sufficiency rate of rice in Japan is almost 100%. If you learn more about the delicious ways to eat rice, the solid staple food of Japan that has been cultivated for over 2000 years, your happiness in life is sure to increase. This time, we will introduce “Top with and Pour Over Rice” that enhances the deliciousness of rice while being easy to prepare.
Supervised by JA Zenno Rice Department
Add a Little Extra Flavor to Make White Rice 100 Times More Delicious!
Here are some recipes that make you unable to stop eating when you add them to freshly cooked, shiny white rice.
Rich Scallion, Salt, and Sesame Oil TKG
The richness and saltiness of sesame oil enhances the sweetness of the rice!
【Ingredients (for one serving)}:
・Warm rice…… One cup
・Egg yolk…… One
・Chopped scallions…… 10g
・Salt…… 1/4 teaspoon
・Sesame oil…… One teaspoon
【Instructions】:
When it comes to TKG (tamago kake gohan), soy sauce is a staple, but salt goes well with rice too! After adding an egg to freshly cooked rice, sprinkle salt and add plenty of scallions. This alone is delicious, but adding a little sesame oil at the end brings out richness and aroma, creating a surprising taste. It is also recommended to try different types of salt such as seaweed salt or kelp salt to enjoy different flavors.
Triple Fermented! Kimchi Cheese NattoRice
Combining fermented foods enhances the umami! It is also recommended for gut health.
【Ingredients (for one serving)}:
・Warm rice…… One cup
・Natto…… One pack
・Kimchi…… 5g
・Powdered cheese…… Two teaspoons
【Instructions】:
The combination of kimchi and natto, which has already become a standard on Japanese dining tables. Adding powdered cheese creates a new taste experience. The combination of fermentation enhances the umami, creating a harmonious blend that improves gut health. You can also try using chopped pickled mustard greens instead of kimchi for an exceptionally delicious flavor.
Recommended Ways to Enjoy Natto Rice
The combination of rice and natto is boundless in depth. What are the natto rice eating ideas recommended by the JA Zenno Rice Department?
Add Mayo for a Little Extra Flavor
Adding a touch of mayonnaise to natto rice and mixing it in adds a mellow richness. It seems to increase stickiness and enhance umami. You can also add egg yolk or scrambled eggs instead of sauce, or use ponzu in place of sauce.
Mix Vinegar with Natto
Adding 1 teaspoon of vinegar and sauce to natto and mixing well. While chanting “Become delicious, become delicious” earnestly, mix well and layer it over the rice. The refreshing moderate acidity is perfect for a breakfast dish.
Pair with Homemade Water Kimchi
A homemade water kimchi made by simmering chopped chinese cabbage, carrots, etc., in rice water mixed with salt, then fermenting them. Pile this on top of the rice, add plenty of mixed natto, and you are sure to be hooked.
Go All Out with Thin Sliced Green Onions!
Mix lots of finely chopped green onions for a fresh aroma, unique flavor of natto, and the sweetness of rice. To stand out against the green onions, it is recommended to choose large natto beans.
Scrambled Eggs with Natto
Place natto mixed with sauce and mustard on rice, top it with half-cooked scrambled eggs. Despite being instant, it achieves an astonishing level of completion, almost like a Japanese-style omelette rice!
Tuna Okra Natto Rice
Mix well chopped tuna, boiled and finely chopped okra, and natto. If available, adding chopped pickled daikon radish also enhances the flavor. Enjoy it as it is or wrap it in seaweed for a delicious treat!
Adult Spice with Yuzu Pepper
Although mustard is a classic with natto, yuzu pepper also goes well! The refreshing aroma of yuzu and the intense spiciness compliment each other, creating a slightly more sophisticated vibe.
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JA Zenno is cooked! “The complete guide to the best ways to eat Japanese rice”
Supervised by JA Zenno Rice Department
Shufu no Tomo, 1,650 yen
JA Zenno Rice Department
JA Zenno (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives) is the dedicated department for rice. They deliver rice painstakingly grown by farmers across Japan to consumers through rice wholesalers, rice processing companies, restaurants, and retail stores. They also carry out various initiatives to develop new rice varieties and improve management to ensure that farmers can continue to grow rice with peace of mind. As rice consumption decreases year by year, they have started an official X Twitter account by JA Zenno (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives) Rice Department titled “[JA Zenno] NO RICE NO LIFE (@noricenolife17)”, to convey various information about rice under the themes of “eating,” “knowing,” and “enjoying.” The simple and easy-to-make recipes for delicious rice have been well received.