{"product_id":"jin-nourishing-lamb-rice","title":"Jin-Nourishing Lamb Rice","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the rice cooker to prepare this dish. \u003cem\u003eNo rice cooker? \u003c\/em\u003eUse a regular, heavy pot with a fitting lid. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor heavy-pot cooking, soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. For cooking, use a rice-to-water ratio of 1:1.25. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (Makes 4 Servings)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 ¾ rice cooker cup (1 1\/3 US cup-240ml) Japanese polished white rice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ rice cooker cup (3 tablespoons) Kuromai, black rice (sometimes called ‘purple’rice)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 tablespoons sake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ teaspoon salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hirokoskitchen.com\/products\/shoyu-japanese-soy-sauce\"\u003eshoyu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hirokoskitchen.com\/products\/dashi-stock\"\u003eDashi stock\u003c\/a\u003e (you need about 2 ¼ cups)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 ounces lamb stew meat, cut into 1\/3-inch cubes (remove excess fat and sinew)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tablespoon finely chopped white part of scallion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 ounces carrot, cut into 1\/4-inch dice (about ½ cup)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 – 1.25 ounces fresh shiitake mushroom without stem, cut into 1\/4-inch dices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 ounces walnuts, roughly chopped and lightly toasted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely sliced green part of scallion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRinse and drain the rice, then place it in the rice cooker bowl. Add 2 tablespoons sake, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon shoyu. Pour in enough dashi to reach the 3-cup \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed Rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e line on your rice cooker. Level the rice with your fingers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a medium pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add the diced lamb all at once and stir several times. As soon as the meat turns white, drain it immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the sesame oil to the skillet. When hot, add the white parts of the scallion and ginger. Stir and cook for 20 seconds. Add the carrot and shiitake mushrooms and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add the meat and toss to mix thoroughly. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sake and 2 teaspoons of shoyu and cook for 1 minute to flavor the mixture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransfer and distribute the cooked meat and vegetables evenly over the rice in the rice cooker bowl. Gently level the surface, but do not stir the rice.  Close the rice cooker lid, choose the Mixed Rice setting, and cook the rice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the machine stops cooking, turn it off and leave it for 10 minutes unopened. Open the lid, add the walnuts and scallions, and use a spatula to turn over the rice from the bottom, then gently and thoroughly mix in the meat and vegetables. Serve the rice in a traditional Japanese rice bowl or soup bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Few Important Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI developed this recipe with white and black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emochigome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (glutinous rice). While shopping at Whole Foods, I found two rice products labeled as \"sticky\" and assumed they were glutinous rice. To my surprise, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.oceanshalo.com\/products\/organic-sticky-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epolished white rice\u003c\/a\u003e was regular Japanese short-grain rice, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.oceanshalo.com\/products\/purple-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epurple\/black rice\u003c\/a\u003e was long-grain and semi-glutinous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than start over, I made the lamb rice dish with them, and the result was excellent. In fact, the dish was absolutely delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also see a traditional Japanese technique called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshimo-furi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the video. I blanch diced lamb briefly in gently simmering water to remove excess fat and unwanted odors, resulting in a cleaner, more refined flavor in the rice dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiroko Shimbo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54281258631462,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/2329\/5526\/files\/hiroko-shimbo-lamb-rice-ingredients.jpg?v=1793675356","url":"https:\/\/hirokoskitchen.com\/products\/jin-nourishing-lamb-rice","provider":"Hiroko Shimbo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}