Delightful Olive Sausage Pot Rice: A Visually Stunning One-Dish Meal
SNS Sensation! Olive Sausage Pot Rice: A Beautiful and Delicious One-Bowl Meal That Will Impress
I’ve recreated a trending dish from social media! This recipe delivers a visually striking and incredibly tasty one-bowl meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice (if using 7-minute polished rice, soak for over 1 hour)
- 2 cups water (use 4 cups if using Gorosai water)
- 1/2 packet vegetable broth powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 onion
- 2 fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup Vienna sausages
- 1 cup green olives
- Olive oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the rice thoroughly and let it soak for at least 30 minutes to an hour. While 30 minutes is sufficient for white rice, soaking 7-minute polished rice for over an hour will result in a superior texture.
Step 2
Finely dice the fresh shiitake mushrooms and onion. These aromatic ingredients will add depth to the rice. (Note: The original recipe sometimes calls for Spam instead of shiitake mushrooms; feel free to substitute based on your preference.)
Step 3
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot (or rice cooker) and add a generous amount of olive oil. Sauté the diced shiitake mushrooms and onion, seasoning lightly with salt. Cook until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
Step 4
Add the soaked rice to the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Pour in the cooking water. For white rice, a 1:1 ratio of rice to water is standard. However, for 7-minute polished rice, which absorbs more liquid, add an additional half cup of water to ensure a moist and fluffy result.
Step 5
Stir in 1/2 packet of vegetable broth powder for added flavor. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water starts to bubble, you can add another cup of (Gorosai) water if desired, stirring gently occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Step 6
Blanch the Vienna sausages in boiling water for a minute or two. This helps to remove excess grease and makes them pleasantly plump and firm.
Step 7
Slice the blanched Vienna sausages into rounds. These will be arranged beautifully on top of the rice.
Step 8
Drain the green olives from their brine using a sieve, ensuring excess liquid is removed. If the olives taste particularly salty, you can rinse them briefly under cold water to adjust the saltiness before adding them to the dish.
Step 9
When the rice is nearly cooked and most of the water has been absorbed, artfully arrange the sliced Vienna sausages and drained green olives on top. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully into the rice.
Step 10
Turn off the heat and let the pot rest, covered, for at least 5 minutes. This steaming process is crucial for achieving perfectly tender and fluffy rice grains.
Step 11
Finally, drizzle a bit more olive oil over the finished pot rice for an extra touch of richness and aroma. Your exquisite Olive Sausage Pot Rice is ready to be enjoyed immediately!
