Rice Bran Recipes

Rice bran is highly nutritious and easy to add to everyday meals. Roast it promptly to prevent oxidation, then use it in savory dishes, drinks, and baking.

Basic Roasted Rice Bran

Use the roasted bran within about one week.

1. Place the rice bran in a dry frying pan. Do not add oil.
2. Toast over medium heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spatula so it does not burn.
3. After 2–3 minutes, when the color begins to change and the bran smells fragrant, remove it from the heat.
4. Allow it to cool completely, transfer it to an airtight container, and refrigerate or freeze.

Mix roasted rice bran into curry, stew, meat sauce, yogurt, soy milk, or milk.

Rice Bran Tamagoyaki

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1–2 tablespoons roasted rice bran
• 2 tablespoons shiro dashi
• Sugar and salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon sake
• Vegetable oil, as needed

1. Beat the eggs, add the remaining ingredients except the oil, and mix well.
2. Cook in an oiled pan as you would regular tamagoyaki.

Rice Bran Cookies

Ingredients

• 50 g roasted rice bran
• 50 g flour
• 30 g sugar
• 25 g vegetable oil
• 25 g water
• One pinch of salt

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C.
2. Combine the rice bran, flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the oil and rub it evenly into the dry ingredients.
4. Add the water and bring the dough together. Add a little more water only if needed.
5. Roll the dough into a 3–4 mm thick rectangle between baking paper and plastic wrap, then cut into squares.
6. Bake for 16–17 minutes and allow to cool.

100% Rice Bran Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 50 g rice bran
• 1 egg
• 30 g sugar
• 20 g margarine, butter, or olive oil
• 5 g baking powder
• 50 ml soy milk or milk

1. Mix the margarine and sugar, then add the egg and combine.
2. Add the rice bran and baking powder and mix well.
3. Stir in the soy milk.
4. Pour into a microwave-safe container and cook at 500 W for about 4 minutes.

Microwave Rice Bran Steamed Bread

Ingredients for one mug

• 35 g roasted rice bran
• 35 g water
• About 1/5 teaspoon baking powder
• One pinch of salt
• Sugar, instant coffee, cocoa, or cinnamon, to taste

1. Mix the rice bran, baking powder, and any optional flavorings in a mug.
2. Add the water and mix until evenly moistened.
3. Sprinkle with a little salt.
4. Microwave at 600 W for about 2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent overflowing.

Note: Fresh rice bran is typically supplied in 100–200 g portions. Availability may depend on your rice order.