Takikomi gohan (\u708a\u304d\u8fbc\u307f\u3054<\/strong>\u98ef<\/strong>) is rice that has been seasoned with dashi (Japanese soup stock) and soy sauce. In addition to the dashi and soy sauce, vegetables like burdock root, bamboo shoots, soybeans, chestnuts, oysters, and even fish or meat may be added. In many cases takikomi gohan is in and of itself an actual meal.<\/p>\n Mugi gohan (\u9ea6\u5fa1<\/strong>\u98ef<\/strong>) is barley rice. Mugi gohan is very healthy because when consumed on a regular basis, it can reduce cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease. Some diabetics regularly eat barley rice because barley is known to regulate blood sugar levels. Like genmai gohan, barley rice has a nutty flavor and is healthier than white rice.<\/p>\n Matsutake gohan (\u677e\u8338<\/strong>\u98ef<\/strong>) is a type of mushroom rice. Matsutake mushrooms are famous for its spicy-like aroma and crunchy texture. Matsutake mushrooms are rare, so they are very expensive in Japan. Additional ingredients in matsutake gohan are mirin (rice wine sugar), sake, soy sauce, dashi, carrots and salt. Optional ingredients include chopped pieces of chicken.<\/p>\n Tamago gohan (\u5375\u304b\u3051\u3054<\/strong>\u98ef<\/strong>) is an egg and rice dish. Tamago gohan is a raw egg mixed with rice, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Tamago gohan is considered breakfast food. This dish is thought to provide the protein needed for the rest of the working day. Instead of white rice, some people prefer to use fried rice (rice with dashi and vegetables) and a raw egg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rice is an important part of a traditional Japanese meal. The usual type of rice is a white, non glutinous kind, but did you know that there are other varieties of Japanese rice and rice dishes? Genmai gohan (\u7384\u7c73\u5fa1\u98ef) is brown rice. Brown rice has a nuttier flavor than white rice. In the postwar era…<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/japanese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2011\/03\/tamagokake400-350x263.jpg\")