Japanese Rice Porridge (Okayu)

A comforting and customizable Japanese rice porridge, perfect for a light breakfast or when you're feeling under the weather. It's mild flavor makes it a fantastic base for savory toppings.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

250 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

1 item

Cost

£0.89/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupCooked Japanese Rice (day-old preferred)(Short-grain rice is best, but any cooked rice will work.)

£0.30

6cupsWater(Adjust for desired consistency. Start with 6 and add more as needed.)

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste.)

£0.01

1teaspoonToasted Sesame Oil(For flavor (optional).)

£0.15

To tasteN/AFurikake Rice Seasoning(A mix of dried seaweed, sesame seeds, and other seasonings.)

£0.40

2N/APickled Plums (Umeboshi)(Chopped or whole, to taste.)

£1.50

2N/AScallions(Thinly sliced.)

£0.30

To tasteN/ASoy Sauce(Optional.)

£0.10

4N/ASoft-Boiled Egg(One per serving, optional.)

£0.80

Total Cost

£3.56

£0.89 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked rice and water.
2.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice has broken down and the porridge has reached your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
4.
Stir in the salt and sesame oil (if using).
5.
Ladle the porridge into bowls and top with your choice of toppings, such as furikake, umeboshi, scallions, a drizzle of soy sauce, and a soft-boiled egg.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

250 kcal / 1046 kJ

Carbs

37g

14% of RDA

Fat

10% of RDA

Protein

16% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

1 g

1% of RDA

Sodium

600 mg

26% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Using day-old rice helps the porridge thicken more quickly.

For a smoother porridge, you can gently mash some of the rice with the back of a spoon while it's cooking.

Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings! Other options include shredded nori seaweed, toasted sesame seeds, grilled mushrooms, or cooked chicken.