Aromatic King Oyster Mushroom Rice (Sot-Bap)
Aromatic King Oyster Mushroom Rice (Sot-Bap)
Easy King Oyster Mushroom Rice Recipe: Delicious One-Pot Meal!
Enjoy this flavorful one-pot rice dish made with king oyster mushrooms, a staple ingredient often found in our refrigerators. King oyster mushrooms are rich in dietary fiber and water, providing a sense of fullness while being low in calories, making them an excellent choice for a healthy diet. The subtle aroma and chewy texture of the mushrooms cooked with the rice will surely whet your appetite.
Basic Ingredients- 1 King Oyster Mushroom
- 1 cup Rice (200ml)
- 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce for Soup (Guk-ganjang)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse 1 cup of rice thoroughly and soak it for about 30 minutes. Soaking the rice makes it softer and more delicious.
Step 2
Prepare the king oyster mushrooms by cleaning them. Thinly slice a small portion from the top for garnish and set aside. Dice the remaining mushrooms into about 1cm cubes. This size is key for a pleasant chewy texture!
Step 3
Heat 1.5 tablespoons of sesame oil in a Staub pot (or any heavy-bottomed pot) over medium heat. Add the diced king oyster mushrooms and sauté until they soften slightly and release their aroma. It’s important to stir-fry them until they become tender and fragrant.
Step 4
Once the mushrooms are slightly tender, add the soaked rice. Gently stir with a spatula to evenly mix the rice and mushrooms. Stir-frying for about 1 minute coats the rice grains in oil, which helps make the final rice fluffy and separate.
Step 5
Now, add 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang). Adding this soy sauce as a base seasoning will add a deeper, more complex flavor to the rice and mushrooms.
Step 6
The standard rice-to-water ratio is typically 1:1. However, since king oyster mushrooms release a lot of moisture, it’s best to reduce the water slightly to a ratio of about 1:0.8. For 1 cup of rice (200ml), add approximately 160ml of water. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Step 7
Once the water starts boiling vigorously, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn; slow and steady cooking is crucial here.
Step 8
After 15 minutes, when the rice is almost cooked, arrange the thinly sliced mushroom garnish beautifully on top of the rice. Close the lid again, turn off the heat completely, and let the rice steam for 10 minutes. This resting period allows the grains to become perfectly fluffy and absorb any remaining moisture. Enjoy your delicious mushroom rice!
