Asari and Tomato Okayu アサリとトマトのお粥仕立て

Okayu (congee or rice porridge) is cooked with large amount of water with uncooked/cooked rice to produce a soft consistency. It is a popular rice dish not only in Japan but in other parts of East and Southeast Asia, including China, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The rice is cooked until it is soft and tender, and the gentle flavor makes it easy to digest and absorb. It has been a part of the Japanese diet, both when people are feeling unwell and as a daily healthy food. The umami of the kombu and asari (short-neck clams) and the acidity of the tomatoes complement each other, making this is a recipe with a rich flavor that will warm your body and soul as you eat it.

生米や炊いたごはんを、多めの水分量で柔らかく煮る「お粥」。日本はもちろん、中国やベトナム、マレーシアなど、東アジアや東南アジアでポピュラーなお米料理です。全体的に優しい味付けで、とろとろに加熱されたお米は咀嚼することで消化吸収も早く、体調不良時はもちろん、日常の「健康食」としても日本人の生活に寄り添ってきました。昆布とアサリの旨みとトマトの酸味がほどよく馴染み、食べ進めるほどに体も心も温まる滋味深いレシピです。