Okayu

Name: Okayu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Japanese short-grain rice, rinsed; 4 cups water; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 green onion, thinly sliced; 2 umeboshi (pickled plum), pitted and chopped; 2 tsp soy sauce, for serving; 1 sheet nori (seaweed), toasted and cut into strips; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

35 minEasyServes 2180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Japanese short-grain rice, rinsed
4 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
2 green onion, thinly sliced
2 umeboshi (pickled plum), pitted and chopped
2 tsp soy sauce, for serving
1 sheet nori (seaweed), toasted and cut into strips
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Instructions

1

In a medium pot, combine 1/2 cup rinsed Japanese short-grain rice, 4 cups water, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
3

Partially cover the pot with a lid, leaving a small gap for steam to escape.
4

Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice has broken down and the porridge has reached your desired consistency. Add more water if it becomes too thick.
5

Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
6

Serve in bowls and let each person customize their okayu with toppings of their choice: 2 thinly sliced green onion, 2 pitted and chopped umeboshi (pickled plum), a light drizzle of 2 tsp for serving soy sauce, 1 sheet toasted and cut into strips nori (seaweed), 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger.

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Questions

What is Okayu?

A comforting Japanese rice porridge similar to congee, often eaten for breakfast or when feeling unwell. This simple, soothing dish is topped with traditional Japanese garnishes for a nourishing start to the day. This reference files it under Japanese breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Okayu gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Okayu is 2 tsp soy sauce, for serving. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Okayu contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Okayu?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 180 calories, with 9 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 208 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Okayu keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Okayu within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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