Directions

To Begin

1. Drain soaked rice and place in a claypot. Add 1 cup of water and bring to boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to the lowest heat setting on the stove and gently stir to avoid rice sticking to the bottom of the claypot. Cover claypot with lid and allow to simmer the rice for about 30 minutes.
2. Then turn heat and let it sit with lid on for a further 10 minutes. The rice should be soft and thickened.
3. Remove lid, add nanakusa and stir gently, then add salt to taste. Serve hot.

Note:

1. For fresh nanakusa, blanch herbs in boiling water with a pinch of salt for a few seconds. Remove from boiling water and rinse under cool running water. Drain and squeeze water out, finely chop herbs and allow to dry.