Mackerel Takikomi Gohan Recipe by Yuki Ohtani
 Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood California, USA Mackerel rice is a nutritious yet easy-to-make dish, perfect for busy days. You only need to add the ingredients to the rice cooker, and it's ready with just a 5-minute prep time. Using canned mackerel eliminates the need for dealing with bones, while still providing a good source of DHA, EPA, and protein. Mixing the fish into the rice makes it less smelly, so even kids who aren't fond of fish can enjoy it. Topping it with green onions and sesame seeds adds extra flavor and visual appeal! #japanesefood #CA2025 Mackerel rice is a nutritious yet easy-to-make dish, perfect for busy days. You only need to add the ingredients to the rice cooker, and it's ready with just a 5-minute prep time. Using canned mackerel eliminates the need for dealing with bones, while still providing a good source of DHA, EPA, and protein. Mixing the fish into the rice makes it less smelly, so even kids who aren't fond of fish can enjoy it. Topping it with green onions and sesame seeds adds extra flavor and visual appeal! #japanesefood #CA2025 Mackerel Takikomi Gohan Share its first Cooksnap! Mackerel rice is a nutritious yet easy-to-make dish, perfect for busy days. You only need to add the ingredients to the rice cooker, and it's ready with just a 5-minute prep time. Using canned mackerel eliminates the need for dealing with bones, while still providing a good source of DHA, EPA, and protein. Mixing the fish into the rice makes it less smelly, so even kids who aren't fond of fish can enjoy it. Topping it with green onions and sesame seeds adds extra flavor and visual appeal! #japanesefood #CA2025 Mackerel rice is a nutritious yet easy-to-make dish, perfect for busy days. You only need to add the ingredients to the rice cooker, and it's ready with just a 5-minute prep time. Using canned mackerel eliminates the need for dealing with bones, while still providing a good source of DHA, EPA, and protein. Mixing the fish into the rice makes it less smelly, so even kids who aren't fond of fish can enjoy it. Topping it with green onions and sesame seeds adds extra flavor and visual appeal! #japanesefood #CA2025 Cooking Instructions prep 5 min 1 Rinse the rice and add it to the rice cooker. Add water up to the 2-cup line, just as you normally do. 2 Add the canned mackerel on top, including the oil. Add soy sauce, mirin, and salt directly into the water.Give it a quick stir. 3 Start the rice cooker. Once done, gently mix everything together. Top with green onions and sesame seeds if you like. Enjoy! 1 Rinse the rice and add it to the rice cooker. Add water up to the 2-cup line, just as you normally do. 1 Rinse the rice and add it to the rice cooker. Add water up to the 2-cup line, just as you normally do. 2 Add the canned mackerel on top, including the oil. Add soy sauce, mirin, and salt directly into the water.Give it a quick stir. 2 Add the canned mackerel on top, including the oil. Add soy sauce, mirin, and salt directly into the water.Give it a quick stir. 3 Start the rice cooker. Once done, gently mix everything together. Top with green onions and sesame seeds if you like. Enjoy! 3 Start the rice cooker. Once done, gently mix everything together. Top with green onions and sesame seeds if you like. Enjoy! Share its first Cooksnap! Cooksnaps Did you make this recipe? Share a picture of your creation! Copied! on April 29, 2025 21:53 California, USA Hi, I'm a Japanese mom in the US and raising two kids (7&5)🇯🇵🇺🇸 Authentic Japanese Home-cooked recipes ❤️ Dinner always comes around fast between school, activities, and daily chaos. Cooking isn’t my favorite, but you know I have to do it. I focus on meals that are easy, healthy, and delicious. I believe in the power of simple, consistent meals—eating healthy only makes a difference if it’s doable daily. For other busy moms, I’m sharing easy Japanese recipes that fit right into our American family life 🫶❤️ Instagrum@yuki_ohtani_ Tiktok@ Comments Similar Recipes Takikomi Gohan (Japanese mixed mushroom rice) Takikomi Gohan (Japanese mixed mushroom rice) Growing up, my mom made a version of takikomi gohan and it was one of my favorites. I didn't love plain white rice when I was young so any dish that jazzed it up was a winner. Traditionally, it's mixed with veggies like carrots, and some protein like seafood or meat, but I like to keep things simple. Plus I love mushrooms and when cooked, they remind me of meat so it's still satisfying! lilis.home Bamboo Shoot Rice (Takenoko Takikomi Gohan) Bamboo Shoot Rice (Takenoko Takikomi Gohan) To enjoy the full flavour of seasonal bamboo shoots, remove the bitterness and cook them simply with rice. Store any leftover bamboo shoots in a storage container, covered in water and kept in the fridge. Use up within 3 days. 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