Description
Rice with wild mushrooms brings earthy richness to traditional side dishes. Hearty ingredients blend Mediterranean and Asian culinary traditions for a comforting meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) mushrooms, sliced (white button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps butter or olive oil
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Melt butter in a large skillet, then gently cook diced onions until translucent and softened.
- Build Flavor Layers: Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, stirring to caramelize and develop a rich, deep flavor profile.
- Toast Rice: Introduce raw rice to the vegetable mixture, gently toasting the grains to enhance their nutty essence and prevent clumping.
- Liquid Integration: Pour in broth, seasoning with salt, pepper, and thyme, then bring to a rolling boil before reducing to a gentle simmer.
- Steam and Cook: Cover skillet, allowing rice to absorb liquid and develop a tender, fluffy texture without disturbing the cooking process.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat, let rest briefly, then fluff with a fork and fold in fresh chopped parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Present immediately while warm as a versatile and comforting side dish.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Mushrooms: Select fresh, firm mushrooms without bruises or dark spots to ensure the best flavor and texture in your rice dish.
- Butter Browning Technique: Melt butter slowly and watch for a golden color to develop deeper, nuttier undertones that enhance the overall taste profile.
- Rice Toasting Trick: Gently toast rice grains before adding liquid to create a protective coating that prevents mushiness and develops a richer, more complex flavor.
- Liquid Absorption Mastery: Keep the skillet covered and resist lifting the lid during cooking to maintain consistent steam and ensure even rice hydration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg