Japanese Takikomi Gohan
Japanese Takikomi Gohan (with carrots) is a fragrant, savory mixed rice dish where short-grain rice is cooked together with diced carrots and other ingredients like shiitake mushrooms, tofu, or chicken, all simmered in a dashi-based broth. It is a classic home-style comfort food from Japan, often prepared in an earthenware pot or rice cooker.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a carbohydrate-rich meal, with the rice providing energy and the vegetables adding fiber and vitamins like beta-carotene from the carrots. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, with moderate protein if ingredients like chicken or tofu are included, and generally low fat unless cooked with added oils.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Takikomi Gohan is a staple of Japanese 'ichiju sansai' (one soup, three sides) meals, showcasing the principle of combining seasonal ingredients with rice for a balanced, flavorful dish. Nutritionally, the use of umami-rich dashi broth not only enhances flavor but also adds minerals like iodine and glutamates, which can reduce the need for excessive salt.
