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How to Make Matsutake Gohan

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of Japanese short-grain rice
• 1 ½ cups of water
• 2 fresh matsutake mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon of mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of sake (Japanese rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Optional: ginkgo nuts (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice in a strainer until the water runs clear.
2. Place the rice and water in a rice cooker and let it soak for 30 minutes before cooking.
3. While the rice is soaking, prepare the matsutake mushrooms. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Slice them thinly and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the mirin, soy sauce, sake, sugar, and sesame oil to make the seasoning sauce.
5. Once the rice is done soaking, add the seasoning sauce to the rice cooker and mix well.
6. Place the sliced matsutake mushrooms on top of the rice and gently press them into the rice.
7. Cook the rice according to the rice cooker's instructions.
8. Once the rice is done cooking, let it sit for 10 minutes before fluffing it with a rice paddle.
9. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and ginkgo nuts, if desired.
10. Serve the matsutake gohan hot and enjoy!

This simple and flavorful dish is perfect for showcasing the unique taste of matsutake mushrooms. The combination of the earthy mushrooms with the sweet and savory seasoning sauce creates a delicious and aromatic rice dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with other Japanese dishes.

Next time you come across matsutake mushrooms at the grocery store or farmer's market, give this matsutake gohan recipe a try and experience the taste of Japan in your own kitchen.