Name: Hearty Mushroom Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups (150 g) mushrooms, sliced (white button, cremini, or shiitake); 1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine); 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable or chicken broth; 2 tbsps butter or olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh); 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 0.25 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)

Description

Savory mushroom rice blends earthy flavors from Japanese cuisine into a comforting side dish. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this recipe a delightful addition to your meal repertoire.

Ingredients

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1.5 cups (150 g) mushrooms, sliced (white button, cremini, or shiitake)
1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
2 cups (500 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
2 tbsps butter or olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
0.25 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)

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Instructions

Butter Foundation: Gently melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, ensuring a smooth, even coating across the cooking surface.
Aromatic Transformation: Introduce finely chopped onions into the melted butter, sautéing until they become translucent and release their delicate sweetness, creating a fragrant base for the dish.
Flavor Layering: Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the aromatic mixture, stirring continuously to promote even caramelization and develop a rich, deep brown color while releasing the mushrooms’ earthy essence.
Culinary Fusion: Maintain medium heat, allowing the ingredients to meld together, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and create a deeply flavorful foundation for the subsequent rice preparation.

Notes

Select Mushroom Variety: Choose fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, more robust flavor profiles and better texture.
Control Moisture Level: Pat mushrooms dry before slicing to prevent excess water release, ensuring proper caramelization and preventing soggy rice.
Adjust Butter Intensity: Use clarified butter or a butter-olive oil blend for enhanced nutty undertones and healthier cooking without compromising rich taste.
Balance Seasoning Carefully: Add subtle herbs like thyme or rosemary during mushroom sautéing to elevate overall dish complexity without overwhelming natural earthy mushroom notes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 5
Calories: 246
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg