Tender Octopus and Aromatic Chives Hot Pot Rice
Tender Octopus and Aromatic Chives Hot Pot Rice
Spring Delicacy! Octopus Leftovers Recipe, Flavorful Pot Rice with Japanese Tsuyu Sauce, Delicious Hot Pot Rice Like Stone Pot Rice
Have leftover octopus? This recipe is for you! Enjoy a delightful Octopus Pot Rice featuring tender octopus and fragrant chives. Enhanced with the savory depth of tsuyu sauce, this dish offers perfectly cooked, separate grains of rice. It’s a simple yet elegant meal perfect for any occasion, turning an ordinary day into something special.
Ingredients (Serves 2)- 1 cup soaked rice (approx. 180g)
- 1 handful chives (approx. 30g)
- 1 boiled octopus leg (approx. 100g)
- 1 Tbsp cooking sake (15ml)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (15ml)
- 1 Tbsp tsuyu sauce (15ml)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (15ml)
- 1/2 cup water (120ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it for at least 30 minutes. Drain the rice in a sieve to remove excess water. Soaking the rice makes it softer and more delicious.
Step 2
In your pot, add 1 cup of the soaked rice. For the water, use slightly less than usual, about 1/2 cup (120ml). Adjust the water amount depending on the type of rice and how long it was soaked.
Step 3
Now, let’s season the rice. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking sake, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of tsuyu sauce for a deep, umami flavor characteristic of Japanese pot rice. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma.
Step 4
Thinly slice the boiled octopus leg into bite-sized pieces. Make sure the slices are not too thick, as this can affect the cooking time. Arrange the sliced octopus evenly over the rice.
Step 5
It’s time to cook! Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, immediately cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for 15 minutes.
Step 6
As the rice is nearing completion, wash and roughly chop the chives. Scatter them evenly over the rice. Cover the pot again and let it cook on low heat for another 5 minutes, allowing the chives’ aroma to infuse into the rice.
Step 7
After the 5 minutes, turn off the heat. Keep the lid on and let the rice steam for another 5 minutes. This resting period allows the moisture to distribute evenly and the rice to become perfectly fluffy. You’ll smell the delicious aroma when you open the lid!
Step 8
Ta-da! The fragrant chives, the chewy octopus, and the rich umami from the tsuyu sauce create a harmonious blend of flavors. Your delicious Octopus Pot Rice is ready to be enjoyed, with every grain perfectly cooked!
