Kamameshi is a traditional Japanese dish in which rice with meat and vegetables is cooked in a small pot (kama) and often served as a main dish.

material:

• 2 cups Japanese short grain rice

• 2 cups dashi (Japanese fish soup)

• 1/2 cup sake

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 8 ounces chicken breast cut into small cubes

• 8 ounces of beef cut into small cubes

• 1 sliced ​​onion

• 1 sliced ​​carrot

1/2 cup peas

1/4 cup sliced ​​mushrooms

• 1/4 cup sliced ​​bamboo shoots

• 1/4 cup sliced ​​green onions

• 1/4 cup lotus root slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. Put the rice in a colander and wash it under running water for 2-3 minutes. Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain the rice and set aside.

2. Add dashi, sake, soy sauce, sugar and salt to a small pot and mix. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.

3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, beef and vegetables and stir-fry until browned.

4. Put the rice in the pot, put the chicken and vegetables on top, and pour the dashi stock over it.

5. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Once the liquid begins to boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

6. When the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

7. Put the kamameshi in a bowl and add green onions and sesame seeds if you like.

This recipe is a main dish for 4-6 people.

Remarks:


 Please change the ingredients as you like. You can add seafood such as shrimp or scallops, or use a variety of meats such as pork or lamb.