Chewy Sweet Corn and Healthy Multi-Grain Rice: A Recipe for Chaltteok Oksoosoo Japgokbap
Nutrient-Rich! How to Cook Delicious Chaltteok Oksoosoo Japgokbap
Today, we’re going to make Chaltteok Oksoosoo Japgokbap, known for its wonderfully chewy texture and rich, savory flavor. By combining pre-soaked sweet corn with various multi-grains, a single bowl of rice becomes a complete and satisfying meal packed with nutrition and a delightful chewiness. Let’s start making this healthy and delicious multi-grain rice with sweet corn right now!
Main Ingredients- 50g dried sweet corn (hulled and dried)
- 2 Tbsp foxtail millet
- 2 Tbsp sorghum
- 1 Tbsp black rice
- 4 cups rice (your usual type of rice)
- 4 cups water (for rinsing and soaking grains)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The secret to delicious multi-grain rice with sweet corn lies in the ingredients! The dried sweet corn used here has had its husk removed and is then dried, adding a chewy and sweet flavor to the finished rice.
Step 2
First, rinse the dried sweet corn under clean water. Then, soak it in lukewarm or warm water for about 3 hours until fully rehydrated. Soaking ensures the corn becomes tender and its characteristic chewiness is preserved when cooked.
Step 3
Here’s what the well-soaked sweet corn looks like after 3 hours. Using corn that has plumped up like this will add a delightful texture and bite interspersed with the rice grains.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the multi-grains that will add flavor and nutrients to our rice. You can use foxtail millet, sorghum, black rice, or any other grains you prefer. A variety of grains will make the texture of the rice even richer.
Step 5
Place the prepared sorghum, foxtail millet, and black rice in a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse them thoroughly under running water several times until clean. This washing process helps remove any earthy flavors or dust inherent to the grains.
Step 6
Similarly, rinse the 4 cups of rice gently in cool water 2-3 times. Avoid washing the rice too vigorously, as this can affect the taste of the cooked rice.
Step 7
Now, add the clean rice, the soaked sweet corn, and the rinsed multi-grains all into your rice cooker. Then, pour in 4 cups of water. You can adjust the amount of water slightly depending on the type of rice or your personal preference.
Step 8
This is the rice cooker after adding all the ingredients and water. You might notice a reddish hue from the black rice or sorghum leaching into the water. This is a natural occurrence and nothing to worry about.
Step 9
Now, select the ‘Multi-grain Rice’ or ‘Quick Cook’ setting on your rice cooker and press ‘Cook,’ preferably using the ‘High Pressure’ mode. Using high pressure is recommended to ensure the sweet corn cooks thoroughly within the rice.
Step 10
Voila! Your delicious multi-grain rice with sweet corn is ready. Once cooked, use a rice paddle to gently fluff and mix the rice from the bottom up, ensuring the grains are separated. The wonderful combination of the chewy sweet corn and the nutty multi-grains creates a truly fantastic rice. This rice is delicious on its own, or it can serve as an excellent base for bibimbap or fried rice!
