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Rice is the staple of Japan, so most Japanese have a rice cooker at home and we eat rice in almost every meal. Using a rice cooker is simple and effective way to cook rice, so here I will show you how! If you use a rice cooker, you don't have to watch the rice cooker once you start it! So meanwhile, you can cook other dishes. Note: Japanese rice is short grain rice and gets sticky when it is cooked. So, make sure you don't use long grain rice because it is drier and doesn't stick together. --------------------------------- How to Cook Steamed White Rice (Gohan) Difficulty: Super Easy Time: approx. 30min Number of servings: 4 (2 cups of rice) Necessary Equipment: suihanki (Japanese rice cooker) Ingredients: 2 cups Japanese-style rice water Directions: 1. Measure the Rice: Measure the rice with a measuring cup and put it into the cooking pot. Most of the time the measuring cup comes with your rice cooker! 2. Rinse the Rice: With cold water, wash the rice. As for 2 cups, wash 4 or 5 times. Water does not have to be clear but somewhat clean. 3. Add Water: Add water to the appropriate level indicated in the pot. If you have time, let the rice soak in the water at least 30 minutes. 4. Start the Cooker: Place the pot into the rice cooker. Cover it, and press the button to start. 5. Steam: When it's done, do not open and let it steam for about 15 minutes. 6. Toss: Using a rice paddle, toss the rice lightly. 7. Serve: You can keep the rice warmed until you unplug the rice cooker ...