If you season after, the flavors don’t have a chance to cook into the rice. When you season the rice before, the flavors can soak in and the rice will absorb the seasoning like the water.

Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals). A seasoned rice dish is third up in our series on “oage-san,” a term of endearment used for ...

In this video, learn how to make Onigiri rice balls (おにぎりの作り方) at home! This simple and tasty Japanese snack is made with seasoned rice and filled with your favorite ingredients, wrapped in nori.