This simple yet aromatic takikomi gohan (Japanese mixed rice) celebrates the sweetness of fresh summer corn.
Seasoned with buttery soy sauce, it’s rich, savory, and slightly sweet—so flavorful that you’ll want seconds before you even take your first bite!
The secret to its deep aroma lies in cooking the corn with the cob, which infuses the rice with a gentle, natural sweetness.
Perfect for summer picnics, lunch boxes, or as a side dish to grilled meats and miso soup.
5 minutes
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INGREDIENTS
SERVES 4
Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 1 1/2 cup uncooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 1 ear of fresh corn
- 1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- A2 tbsp. sake
- A1 tbsp. soy sauce
- A1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules (or consommé powder)
- A1/2 tsp. salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Prep the corn: Wash the rice as usual. Remove the husk and silk from the corn, cut it in half, and scrape the kernels off with a knife. Keep the cob.
- 2
Cook the rice: In the rice cooker bowl, add the rinsed rice and water up to the 2-cup line. Add A seasonings (sake, soy sauce, bouillon, and salt), then place the corn kernels and cob on top. Cook using the regular setting.
- 3
Finish: Once cooked, remove the cob and stir in the butter while the rice is still hot.
- 4
Serve: Spoon into bowls and enjoy! Sprinkle with black pepper or drizzle on extra soy sauce for more flavor.
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Tips & Notes
・Use one medium ear of corn (about 350 g / 12 oz.) for best results.
・For a richer flavor, top with extra butter and a few drops of soy sauce before serving—known in Japan as “oi-butter shoyu” (extra butter soy).
・Add freshly ground black pepper for a savory contrast.
・This rice pairs beautifully with grilled fish, miso soup, or teriyaki chicken.
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