Kai Meshi (Mixed Rice with Clams)
- 2 cups rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (6 oz) kogai ajitsuke (seasoned clams), including liquid
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 pkg (7 oz size) kamaboko (fish cake), slivered
- 4 dried mushrooms, soaked and slivered
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed