Thai Oven Baked Rice With Shiitake Mushrooms Food

RICE WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND SPROUTS

Steps:

• Soak 6 dried shiitake mushrooms in 2 cups boiling water, 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Slice the mushroom caps (discard the stems). Bring 1 1/2 cups rinsed sushi rice, the mushrooms and soaking liquid and 1 cup soybean sprouts to a boil in a saucepan; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Top with 1/4 cup soy sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon each fish sauce, gochugaru, sugar and minced garlic. Sprinkle with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

ONE POT MUSHROOM RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, Worcestershire and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 5-6 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in brown rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through, about 40-45 minutes. Stir in butter until melted, about 1 minute. Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

WILD RICE WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• * Place mushrooms in a bowl, cover with warm water and allow to soak 30 to 40 minutes, until softened. Drain mushrooms, reserving the liquid and cut any tough stems away from the caps. Slice the mushrooms into slivers about one-fourth-inch wide.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a heavy saucepan melt the butter or add the oil. Add the shallots and saute until tender. Add the carrots and sliced mushrooms and toss to coat with butter or oil. Add the rice. Stir briefly, then add the stock and reserved mushroom-soaking liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven to bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the grains of rice have started to split and are tender. All the liquid should be absorbed, but if not cook a few minutes longer, then remove pan from heat and set aside, covered, to rest for 15 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, check seasonings and serve.

ROASTED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With foil, line a baking sheet large enough to hold mushrooms in a single layer.
• Sprinkle baking sheet with wine, olive oil, garlic and herbs. Place mushrooms on baking sheet, brown side up, then sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place in oven and roast for 20 minutes.
• Turn mushrooms over, roast another 10 minutes, then remove from oven. Serve mushrooms warm as a first course, side dish or on a salad. Or set them aside to grill before serving, to saute or to use in other recipes.