Step 1

30 min prior to cooking, wash the rice a few times and let the rice soak in water for at least 30 minutes. *5

Step 2

Meanwhile, cut the chicken into about 1 cm sized dice, and slice the carrot, deep fried tofu, and konnyaku. *6

Step 3

Set the chopped ingredients aside.

Step 4

Drain the rice and place it in the rice cooker.

Step 5

Add all the seasonings in a measuring cup and add water to make a total of 2 cups (that is, the water and the seasoning should together equal 2 cups) and pour onto the rice in the rice cooker. *7

Step 6

Place the rice cooker over high heat. When it boils, turn the heat down to low-medium with the lid on. From this point forward, do not open the lid and cook a further 15-20 minutes.

Step 7

After 15-20 minutes, turn the heat off and let it stand for further 10 minutes without opening the lid to steam cook.

Step 8

Open the lid and turn the rice and ingredients to spread evenly and also let the excess moisture evaporate.

Step 9

Serve the seasoned rice in a rice bowl.