00:01Hi, I'm Yuto and today on Sudachi I'm going to show you how to make Okayu, a comforting Japanese rice
00:05porridge made with dashi and egg.
00:08Let's get straight to it.
00:09Start by pouring 400ml of dashi stock into a pot and bring it to boil over medium heat.
00:19I used a basic dry kelp and bonito dashi for this, but you could use a plant-based dashi like
00:25kelp and shiitake if you prefer.
00:27While we're waiting for it to boil, I'm going to crack two eggs into a bowl
00:37and lightly whisk them until the yolks and whites are combined.
00:41This recipe is for two, so one egg per person. Once they look like this, set them by the stove
00:47for later.
00:49Ok, the dashi is bubbling nicely, so now I'm going to add my cooked rice, 1 teaspoon of sake, 1
00:57teaspoon of mirin, and lower the heat to a simmer.
01:04Mix them around and then add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce.
01:12If you're using regular dark soy sauce, you might need to add a bit more and the colour will be
01:18darker, but it will still taste good.
01:22Place a lid on slightly a jar to let the broth evaporate a little and simmer it until it reaches
01:28your preferred thickness.
01:29Mix it from time to time to prevent burning.
01:32I love using already cooked rice for this dish because the starch seeps into the broth making it thick and
01:38creamy.
01:39It also makes preparation really quick, especially if you're like me and always have leftover rice in your freezer.
01:49Ok, this is looking great, so now I'm going to pour in the whisked egg and let it cook for
01:5920-30 seconds before mixing.
02:01This ensures there are small chunks of egg throughout the rice rather than just being combined with the broth.
02:09Finally, mix it up and continue to cook the eggs to your preferred doneness.
02:17Take it off the heat and transfer it to your serving bowl.
02:32Garnish with chopped green onions.
02:35And a drizzle of sesame oil.
02:41Thanks so much for watching.
02:43If you enjoyed this recipe and want to learn more, check out the written version of my blog.
02:47The link is in the description.
02:50Hope to see you next time.
02:51Have a great day.
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