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Mame Gohan

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Mame gohan is a traditional Japanese rice dish cooked with green soybeans (edamame). The dish became a staple comfort food in Japan during the Showa era (1926-1989). It is typically prepared by adding soybeans to rice before cooking and may be seasoned with soy sauce or dashi. Mame gohan is commonly served as a side dish or as part of a traditional Japanese meal, particularly during spring when fresh soybeans are in season.

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What beans are used in mame gohan?

Mame gohan is traditionally made with green soybeans—immature soybeans that are the same legume known as edamame when served in the pod. The shelled green beans are cooked together with white rice to create a simple, comforting dish.

How do you cook mame gohan?

To make mame gohan, you combine rinsed short- or medium-grain white rice with shelled green soybeans and cook them together in a rice cooker or pot, typically with dashi or lightly salted water. The beans soften alongside the rice, absorbing the seasoning as it cooks.

What does 'mame gohan' mean in Japanese?

'Mame gohan' literally translates to 'bean rice' in Japanese—'mame' means bean and 'gohan' means cooked rice or a meal. It is a classic example of takikomi gohan, the broader Japanese category of rice cooked together with seasonal ingredients.

When did mame gohan become popular in Japan?

Mame gohan gained widespread popularity as a household dish during Japan's Showa era (1926–1989), becoming a familiar comfort food across the country. It remains a common homemade dish today, particularly associated with spring when fresh green soybeans are in season.

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