This is a simple twist on a staple inspired by a recipe I saw in Harumi’s Japanese Home Cooking. Cook 2 cups (using a rice cooker measuring cup) dry short-grain rice as usual in the rice cooker. When the cooker switches to “warm” and steam stops pouring out of the rice cooker’s steam release hole, open the lid and add about ½ cup frozen peas (do not mix). Cover lid and re-set the cooker to “cook,” and then allow the cooker to switch back to warm on its own. When ready to serve, lightly mix the peas into the rice and eat as usual. (Apr. 2015)
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