Umeboshi Gohan (Pickled Plum Rice)梅乾飯

Name: Umeboshi Gohan (Pickled Plum Rice)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 400g cooked Japanese white rice (about 2 servings); 2 large umeboshi (pickled plums), pitted and finely chopped or mashed; 1/2 sheet nori seaweed, shredded or cut into thin strips; 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp soy sauce (optional, adjust to taste); 1/2 tsp mirin (optional, adjust to taste)

A simple and refreshing Japanese rice dish, featuring the distinct sour and salty taste of umeboshi (pickled plums) mixed into warm rice, often garnished with nori and sesame seeds.

15 min
2 servings
Level 1
Japanese
Vegetarian
Vegan
Easy
Side Dish

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01Ingredients

400g cooked Japanese white rice (about 2 servings)
2 large umeboshi (pickled plums), pitted and finely chopped or mashed
1/2 sheet nori seaweed, shredded or cut into thin strips
1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds
1/2 tsp soy sauce (optional, adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp mirin (optional, adjust to taste)

Nutrition (per serving)262kcal

Protein4.2g
Carbs54.1g
Fat1.8g

Fiber 0.9 gSodium 642 mg

02Steps

Pit the umeboshi. Finely chop or mash the umeboshi flesh into a paste.
In a bowl, combine the freshly cooked Japanese white rice with the umeboshi paste.
If desired, add soy sauce and mirin to the rice mixture and mix well.
Serve the umeboshi rice in bowls. Garnish with shredded nori and toasted sesame seeds.

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