To cook Japanese rice in a clay pot (donabe), start by measuring the desired amount of short-grain rice. Rinse the rice gently under cold water, swirling and draining several times until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. After rinsing, soak the rice in fresh water for about 30 minutes to allow the grains to absorb moisture evenly. Drain the soaking water and add fresh water to the pot, using a ratio of about 1:1.1 rice to water. Place the donabe on the stove with the lid on and heat

【JAPANESE FOOD】 Cooking with Donabe, the Japanese Clay Pot https://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/food/articles/41.html Donabe, the traditional Japanese clay pot, bring people together and makes food taste delicious. | NHK WORLD-JAPAN