Nutrient-Rich Rice with King Oyster Mushrooms and Cabbage: A Healthy Choice
Cooking Delicious Rice with King Oyster Mushrooms and Cabbage for Immune Support
King Oyster mushrooms, a variety of shiitake mushroom, have a thick shape with unopened caps, resembling the texture and aroma of Matsutake mushrooms. They are renowned for their high content of beta-glucan, often called ‘the champion of immunity.’ King Oyster mushrooms contain approximately 30% beta-glucan, known for its potent antioxidant properties that remove free radicals and reduce inflammation. This powerful compound strengthens our immune system and helps inhibit the proliferation and recurrence of cancer cells. Cabbage, a well-known anti-cancer food, is rich in various compounds that suppress cancer cell growth and induce cell death. It also aids in removing toxins from the body, thereby improving cancer-related conditions. Studies have shown that women who consume cabbage at least three times a week have a significantly lower risk of developing breast cancer compared to those who eat it once a week. This recipe combines the chewy texture of King Oyster mushrooms with the abundant nutrients of cabbage to create a flavorful and healthy rice dish. Enjoy a bowl of this wholesome, freshly cooked rice for both health and deliciousness!
Key Ingredients- 3 King Oyster Mushrooms
- 600g Cabbage (core removed, weighed)
- 4 cups Rice
- A small amount of Black Rice (optional, recommended with brown rice)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 4 cups of rice and a small amount of black rice for cooking. Rinse the rice thoroughly several times. (If possible, mixing with brown rice will provide richer fiber and nutrients. Today, we are using white rice as brown rice is unavailable.)
Step 2
Tear the King Oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces by hand to maintain their fresh texture. You can also slice them with a knife, but tearing by hand helps preserve the natural texture of the mushrooms.
Step 3
Place the rinsed rice into the rice cooker. Add the usual amount of water for cooking rice. If you prefer slightly drier, firmer rice, reduce the water quantity slightly. Arrange the prepared King Oyster mushrooms evenly over the rice.
Step 4
Remove the core from the cabbage and slice it thinly into shreds. Spread the shredded cabbage evenly over the rice and mushrooms in the rice cooker.
Step 5
Now, press the ‘cook’ button on your rice cooker. Typically, using the ‘white rice’ setting is suitable. Wait patiently for the delicious nutritious rice to finish cooking!
Step 6
Once the rice is done, gently mix it with a rice paddle. The King Oyster mushrooms will have a wonderfully chewy texture, similar to meat, and the sweetness of the cabbage combined with the nutty flavor of the rice creates a truly delicious nutritious rice dish.
Step 7
Enjoy this highly nutritious and flavorful King Oyster mushroom and cabbage rice! A warm bowl of this rice will make for a satisfying and healthy meal.
