Umeboshi Gohan (Pickled Plum Rice) 梅乾飯

A simple and refreshing Japanese rice dish, featuring the distinct sour and salty taste of umeboshi (pickled plums) mixed into warm rice, often garnished with nori and sesame seeds.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 400g cooked Japanese white rice (about 2 servings)
• 2 large umeboshi (pickled plums), pitted and finely chopped or mashed
• 1/2 sheet nori seaweed, shredded or cut into thin strips
• 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp soy sauce (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp mirin (optional, adjust to taste)

Steps

1. Pit the umeboshi. Finely chop or mash the umeboshi flesh into a paste.
2. In a bowl, combine the freshly cooked Japanese white rice with the umeboshi paste.
3. If desired, add soy sauce and mirin to the rice mixture and mix well.
4. Serve the umeboshi rice in bowls. Garnish with shredded nori and toasted sesame seeds.

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