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Japanese rice is medium-grained and is known as sticky rice. Learn how
to cook Japanese rice properly.

Difficulty: Average

Time Required: 35

Here's How:
1.   Put the rice in a bowl and wash with cold water.

2.   Repeat washing until the water becomes clear.

3.   Drain the rice in a colander and set aside.

4.   Place the rice in a pan or rice cooker and add water.

5.   Use just enough water to cover the rice -- don't fill the entire 
     pot.

6.   Let the rice soak in the water at least 30 min. One hour is ideal.

7.   If you are cooking the rice in a pan, cover the pan with a lid and
     bring to a boil over high heat.

8.   Once the water boils, turn the heat down very low and cook about 
     15-20 min. until the water is almost gone.

9.   Remove the pan from the heat and let it steam for 10-15 minutes 
     before serving.

Tips:

1.If you are using an electric rice cooker, you don't have to worry 
  about adjusting the heat. You still need to let the cooked rice steam
  before you open the lid.

2.Japanese rice gets sticky when it is cooked. The long-grained 
  American rice isn't proper for Japanese cooking, because it is drier
  and doesn't stick together well.

