Takana Gohan (Pickled Mustard Green Rice) 高菜飯

Takana Gohan is a simple yet flavorful Japanese rice dish made by mixing cooked rice with takana (pickled mustard greens), often seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sometimes sesame seeds or a touch of dashi. It's a comforting side or light meal.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 400g cooked Japanese short-grain rice (about 2 servings)
• 100g takana (pickled mustard greens), finely chopped and squeezed dry
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp roasted white sesame seeds
• 0.5 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1 tbsp dashi stock (optional)

Steps

1. If using whole takana, finely chop it. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the chopped takana.
2. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the prepared takana and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly dry.
3. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (if using), and dashi stock (if using) to the pan with the takana. Stir well for 1 minute until the liquid is absorbed.
4. In a large bowl, combine the hot cooked Japanese short-grain rice with the seasoned takana mixture. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
5. Garnish with roasted white sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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