{"id":"9fb96123-640c-4b05-a05d-f6ff4b584cc5","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9fb96123-640c-4b05-a05d-f6ff4b584cc5","source_url":"https://www.okonomikitchen.com/whole-tomato-rice-with-miso/","title":"Whole Tomato Rice with Miso","description":"This Whole Tomato Rice with Miso is a simple, umami-packed one-pot dish made effortlessly in a rice cooker. As the rice steams, the whole tomato softens and blends with miso, sake, and mirin, creating a rich, savory flavor. Perfect as a quick meal or side dish, it's easily customizable with proteins and veggies!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT50M","total_time":"PT55M","image_url":"https://www.okonomikitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/whole-tomato-rice-with-miso-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cups (300 g) Japanese short grain rice","item":"Japanese short grain rice","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":300,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tomato (approx. 150-200 g)","item":"tomato","quantity":1,"preparation":"approx. 150-200 g"},{"text":"2 tbsp sake","item":"sake","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp mirin","item":"mirin","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp red miso paste","item":"red miso paste","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp salted butter, optional","item":"salted butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse the rice. Read more about how to wash rice.","section":"Rice Cooker Method"},{"number":2,"text":"Slice a shallow X at the bottom of the tomato (about 1/2 cm / 1/4 inch deep).","section":"Rice Cooker Method"},{"number":3,"text":"In the rice cooker pot, add mirin, sake, miso paste, and 1/2 cup (60 ml) water. Stir until the miso is dissolved.","section":"Rice Cooker Method"},{"number":4,"text":"Add the rinsed rice and place the whole tomato on top with the cut side facing up. Then, add water until just below the 2-cup line (about 200 ml).","section":"Rice Cooker Method"},{"number":5,"text":"Close the lid and cook on white rice mode.","section":"Rice Cooker Method"},{"number":6,"text":"Once cooked, slice into the tomato, fluff the rice with a paddle, and gently mix. Serve with butter, if desired.","section":"Rice Cooker Method"},{"number":7,"text":"Wash and drain the rice as instructed.","section":"Stovetop Method"},{"number":8,"text":"Add the rinsed rice to a heavy-bottomed pot or cast iron pot and soak in water for at least 20-30 minutes.","section":"Stovetop Method"},{"number":9,"text":"Add mirin, sake, miso paste, and 200 ml water, then stir until the miso is dissolved. Place the tomato on top.","section":"Stovetop Method"},{"number":10,"text":"Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to low heat and cook covered for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed.","section":"Stovetop Method"},{"number":11,"text":"If checking the rice, be quick to prevent water from evaporating. If needed, cook for another 2-4 minutes.","section":"Stovetop Method"},{"number":12,"text":"Turn off the heat and let it steam covered for 10 minutes.","section":"Stovetop Method"},{"number":13,"text":"Slice into the tomato, fluff the rice with a paddle, and gently mix. Serve with butter, if desired.","section":"Stovetop Method"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T18:10:27.838449+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T18:10:27.838449+00:00"}