Japanese Rice with Salted Peanuts and Scallions

Elevate your next meal with this simple yet flavor-packed Japanese Rice with Salted Peanuts and Scallions recipe. Featuring tender, fluffy Japanese short-grain rice as the base, this dish is infused with the savory richness of soy sauce and sesame oil. Crunchy salted peanuts and the crisp freshness of chopped scallions add an exciting mix of textures, while toasted sesame seeds bring nutty depth to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be enjoyed as a standalone meal or a delightful side to your favorite Japanese-inspired dishes. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, and you'll have a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Keywords: Japanese rice recipe, rice with peanuts, scallions, easy Japanese side dish, quick rice recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Japanese short-grain rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Salted peanuts
• 3 stalks Scallions (green onions)
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Optional: red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the Japanese short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch for fluffier rice.

Step 2

In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Cover the pot with a lid and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, keeping the lid on. Do not remove the lid or stir the rice during this time.

Step 4

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes to finish steaming.

Step 5

While the rice is cooking, finely chop the scallions and set them aside.

Step 6

Roughly chop the salted peanuts into smaller pieces for better distribution throughout the dish.

Step 7

Once the rice is done steaming, transfer it to a large mixing bowl and gently fluff it with a fork or rice paddle.

Step 8

Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, then gently mix to evenly coat the grains.

Step 9

Add the chopped scallions, salted peanuts, and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl. If you like some heat, sprinkle in the red pepper flakes as well.

Step 10

Toss everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed (e.g., more soy sauce or sesame oil).

Step 11

Serve the rice warm as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite Japanese-inspired entrée. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(620.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	849.0

Total Fat 54.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 821.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 3.7g
Protein 27.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 107.0mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 712.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.2%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 32.3%