Japanese • Vegetarian
Steamed rice cakes with vegetables — Japanese — make-ahead friendly
A practical version you can start ahead, then finish quickly when it is time to eat.
14 minPrep
18 minCook
32 minTotal
4Serves
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups finely chopped vegetables
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- Fresh herbs or lemon wedges, to serve
- Optional brand pick: Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce (or any reduced-sodium soy sauce)
5 steps
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil the baking dish or pan.
- Prepare the main ingredients as listed and combine them in a large bowl.
- Fold in the seasonings — 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp grated ginger — without overworking the mixture.
- Portion into the dish and bake for about 18 minutes, until the centre is set.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving, then adjust the seasoning to taste.