Aromatic Sea Squirt Rice Cooked in a Pot
Aromatic Sea Squirt Rice Cooked in a Pot
How to Deliciously Cook Sea Squirt Rice in a Pot
Infuse your rice with the fresh, oceanic aroma of sea squirts, cooked perfectly in a pot. If you’ve only enjoyed sea squirts raw or in bibimbap, this pot-cooked sea squirt rice offers a hearty and flavorful alternative. The delightful fluffy texture unique to pot-cooked rice, combined with the rich umami of sea squirts, is a guaranteed five-star experience. It’s surprisingly easy to make, so dive into the irresistible charm of this aromatic sea squirt rice today!
Ingredients- Rice, 1.5 servings (approx. 200-250g)
- Fresh sea squirts, 12 pieces (flesh only, cleaned and prepared)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, place the rice in a pot and rinse it thoroughly. Add water to cover the rice. For pot-cooked rice, it’s important to use slightly more water than usual to achieve a fluffy texture. Aim for about 1.1 times the amount of water you’d typically use for pot cooking. Once the rice is rinsed, place it in the pot and begin the cooking process.
Step 2
When the water starts to boil vigorously, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cooking on high heat for too long can scorch the rice, so reducing the heat after it boils and letting the water simmer down is crucial. After about 10-12 minutes, you’ll notice the water level decreasing significantly.
Step 3
Once most of the water has evaporated and small holes begin to appear on the surface of the rice, reduce the heat to very low or turn it off briefly to prepare for steaming. At this stage, generously scatter the pre-cleaned fresh sea squirt flesh over the rice. Distributing the sea squirts evenly allows their unique flavor and aroma to naturally infuse into the rice as it steams.
Step 4
Cover the pot and let it steam on very low heat for 5-7 minutes until the fragrant sea squirt rice is perfectly cooked. While it’s steaming, the delightful aroma of sea squirts will fill the air, whetting your appetite. When you lift the lid, you’ll be greeted by fluffy, well-cooked rice accompanied by the fresh scent of sea squirts. Even if you’re trying sea squirt rice for the first time, you’re sure to be captivated by its unique charm! The harmonious blend of the sea squirt’s delicate brininess and the rice’s subtle sweetness creates a truly special meal. Serve with a simple soy sauce-based dipping sauce for an even more delicious experience.
