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Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice)

Brown rice steamed with soybeans, carrot, and burdock in a light dashi. A wholesome one-pot brimming with fiber.

55min
607kcal
31.5gprotein
Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice) — Japanese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 3
  • 200 g Brown rice
  • 200 g Soybeans
  • 100 g Burdock root
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
  • 1 Kombu (dried kelp) (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)

Method

  1. Soak the rice and soybeans for an hour, then drain.
  2. Julienne the burdock and carrot and rinse the burdock in water.
  3. Steam the rice, soybeans, burdock, and carrot with the kombu, soy, and water until tender, 35 minutes.
  4. Fluff, scatter with sesame, and serve.

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About Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice)

Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice) is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 55 minutes and serves 3. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice)?

A serving has about 607 calories — 31.5g protein, 80.2g carbs, 18g fat, 10.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 31.5g of protein, roughly 21% of its calories.

Is Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu). You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice) take to make?

About 55 minutes start to finish, but only around 7 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out kombu (dried kelp), sesame seeds — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Daizu Gohan (Soybean Rice) make?

This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.