Ginseng & Chestnut Nutritious Rice
Ginseng & Chestnut Nutritious Rice
Winter’s Bounty: Freshly Harvested Rice with Ginseng and Chestnuts
Thanks to a generous gift of freshly harvested rice, today I’m making a nutritious rice dish with ginseng and sweet chestnuts. This is a wonderfully warming and healthy meal perfect for the start of winter. Enjoy!
Main Ingredients- 2 cups fresh rice (rinsed clean)
- 35g fresh ginseng (washed clean)
- 35g chestnuts (shelled)
- 35g sweet potato (peeled)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly rinse the 2 cups of fresh rice. Prepare 2 cups of water, which is an equal amount to the rice. Place the rinsed rice into a stone pot (or rice cooker) and pour in the prepared water. This helps the water absorb evenly, making the rice more delicious.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables and chestnuts for the rice. Wash the carrot and sweet potato clean and peel them. Shell the chestnuts. Cut all these ingredients into bite-sized pieces, suitable for enjoying along with the rice grains.
Step 3
For a more aesthetically pleasing presentation, you can round off the edges of the carrot and sweet potato pieces. This helps them maintain their shape during cooking and makes the dish look more appealing. This step is optional but adds a thoughtful touch.
Step 4
Slice the aromatic ginseng into manageable pieces, about 1cm long. Make sure to clean the ginseng thoroughly, remove the fibrous root end (if any), and then slice it into appropriate sizes. The ginseng aroma will infuse the rice, adding a healthy and robust flavor.
Step 5
Next, arrange the prepared carrot, sweet potato, chestnuts, and ginseng evenly over the rice. Spreading them out without overlapping ensures they cook and meld flavors harmoniously with the rice.
Step 6
Securely close the lid of the stone pot (or rice cooker) and begin cooking over medium heat. Proper heat control is key. Start with medium heat until the water begins to boil.
Step 7
Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to very low (low heat). Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, then keep the lid closed and let it steam for about 30 minutes on low heat. This gentle steaming process allows the flavors and nutrients of the ingredients to fully infuse into the rice, resulting in a moist and delicious nutritious rice.
Step 8
Your fragrant and delicious Ginseng Nutritious Rice is ready, steaming hot! Enjoy this freshly cooked meal. It’s wonderful on its own, or you can serve it with your favorite side dishes for an even more satisfying meal.
