Japanese Steamed White Rice (for the microwave with a power level setting feature)
This is a recipe for the people who use a microwave with "power level setting".
★ The amount of ingredients and heating time are measured for 1 ~ 2 people.
Ingredients
★ cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage, brand and size.
Directions
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Put the rice into the Microwave Donabe, then add enough tap water to cover the rice.
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Rinse the rice with your hand, then discard the water. (water will look like white/milky color)
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Repeat step 1 and 2 a few more times. (2~3 times: water color should be almost clear)
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Make sure the rinsed rice is well drained.
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Add 200ml of clean water to the donabe.
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put the lid on and soak the rice for at least 30 min.
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Cover and heat the Donabe at 50% setting for 8min in the microwave.
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Change the power setting to 20% and cook for additional 8 min.
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Let it sit for 10 min or so ( DO NOT open the lid)
Placing the Donabe on a heat-resistant plate is recommended. ( it might boil over) When you cook for 2 cups of rice, use 400ml of water. Cover and heat the Donabe for 10 min at 50% level, then change the level to 20% and cook another 8 min. Let it sit for about 10 min. (DO NOT open the lid)
