Fragrant Shiitake Mushroom Rice with Savory Seasoning Sauce
A Golden Recipe for Shiitake Mushroom Rice and a Delicious Seasoning Sauce
Enjoy this delicious shiitake mushroom rice, where the savory mushrooms blend perfectly with the rice, and then top it off with our flavorful seasoning sauce! This dish is not only delicious but also healthy, making it a perfect meal. Let’s make it together!
Rice Ingredients- 8 shiitake mushrooms (fresh or rehydrated dried shiitake)
- 2 servings white rice (approx. 360ml)
Seasoning Sauce Ingredients- 1/4 green onion stalk (finely chopped)
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (or 2 for spicier taste, seeds removed, finely minced)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- Soy sauce (enough to lightly cover ingredients)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- A generous pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 green onion stalk (finely chopped)
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (or 2 for spicier taste, seeds removed, finely minced)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- Soy sauce (enough to lightly cover ingredients)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- A generous pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 8 shiitake mushrooms. Fresh shiitake mushrooms offer a more intense aroma. Remove the tough stems and thinly slice the mushroom caps into bite-sized pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. If using dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrate them in lukewarm water until softened, squeeze out excess water, and then slice.
Step 2
Rinse 2 servings of white rice. Place the rinsed rice in your rice cooker. Use slightly less water than you normally would for cooking rice, as the mushrooms will add some moisture. Spread the sliced shiitake mushrooms evenly over the top of the rinsed rice.
Step 3
Let’s prepare the seasoning sauce. Finely chop 1/4 of a green onion stalk, using the white part for a better aroma.
Step 4
Finely mince 1 Korean green chili pepper. If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add another chili pepper. For a milder flavor, remove the seeds before mincing.
Step 5
In a bowl, combine soy sauce (about 3-4 Tbsp, adjust according to your taste and the amount of rice) and 1 Tbsp of corn syrup for sweetness. Pour just enough soy sauce to lightly cover the other ingredients; this ensures the sauce is well-balanced.
Step 6
Add 1 Tbsp of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick. You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preference.
Step 7
Add a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty flavor. Using about the same amount as the red pepper flakes, or slightly more, will enhance both the taste and appearance.
Step 8
Finally, drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil to deepen the sauce’s aroma. Mix all the seasoning sauce ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
Step 9
Cook the shiitake mushroom rice in the rice cooker. Once the rice is cooked, gently fluff it with a rice paddle, being careful not to mash the grains. Mix the rice and mushrooms together evenly.
Step 10
Serve the fragrant shiitake mushroom rice in a bowl. Add a desired amount of the prepared savory seasoning sauce on top and mix well before eating! Enjoy a hearty and healthy meal with the delightful combination of aromatic shiitake mushroom rice and spicy, sweet seasoning sauce! ^^
