Sweet Corn Rice | 초당 옥수수밥

Sweet Corn Rice, or 초당 옥수수밥, is a delightful Korean dish that brings together the fluffy texture of steamed rice and the sweetness of corn. Perfect for summer days, this dish can serve as a main course or a substantial side that can be easily customized with an optional soy sauce to enhance its flavor.

Ingredients

🌽 2 cups sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen
🍚 2 cups white rice
💧 2 cups water, to match rice volume

🍶 2 tablespoons soy sauce
🍬 1 tablespoon sugar
🥥 1 tablespoon sesame oil
🧅 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
🌿 1 tablespoon garlic stems or chives, optional
🥄 1 tablespoon freshly ground sesame seeds

Instructions

1- Washing and Draining Rice:

Wash the 2 cups of rice thoroughly.
Drain for about 20 minutes.

2- Preparing the Rice Cooker:

Transfer the drained rice into the rice cooker pot.
Add water to the rice cooker, ensuring it reaches the "number 2" line for 2 cups of rice.

3- Adding Sweet Corn:

Layer the 2 cups of sweet corn evenly across the top of the rice without stirring.

4- Cooking the Rice:

Secure the pot in the Zojirushi rice cooker.
Close the lid and press the "Cooking" button.
Allow the cooker to complete its cycle, approximately 30 minutes.

5- Preparing the Optional Soy Sauce:

Mix 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a small bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic stems or chives, if desired.
Using a mortar and pestle, grind 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and add to the sauce.
Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Adjust seasonings to taste.

6- Serving the Corn Rice:

Once the rice cooker signals completion, open the lid.
Gently mix the rice and corn using a rice paddle for even distribution.
Serve the corn rice hot in individual bowls, with the optional soy sauce on the side.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Zojirushi NS-LLH05 Rice Cooker, Measuring cups and spoons, Mortar and pestle, Rice paddle, Glass mixing bowls for ingredients and sauce

Calories (per serving): Not specified, please consider calculation based on ingredients used.
Proteins (per serving): Not specified
Fats (per serving): Not specified
Carbohydrates (per serving): Not specified

Cooking Tips

Ensure the rice is washed and drained properly to maintain a fluffy texture.
Measure water precisely according to the rice cooker’s instructions for optimal results.
Grinding sesame seeds fresh enhances their flavor in the sauce.

#sweetcornrice #koreanfood #zojirushi #simplerecipe #summerdish #homemadecooking

Diana's Table 다이아나스 테이블: https://www.youtube.com/@DianasTable

#dianastable

Sweet Corn Rice