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Japanese Vegetarian Seasoned Rice

groups1 servingspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 120 minsskilletCook: 23 minsscheduleTotal: 143 minsoutdoor_grillStewed
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skilletInstruction

7 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

  • circleDried shiitake mushroom needs to be soaked in water 2 hours in advance2h
01
Preparation
00:01:25
  • Soak dried shiitake mushroom in water 2 hours in advance
  • Cut into thin strips, making sure to keep the soaking water
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Watch out

Never discard the mushroom soaking water, otherwise the rice will lose its signature aroma.

Ingredients:dried shiitake mushroom (1 piece)
Tools:kitchen scissorsbowl
02
Preparation
00:00:37
warningStay safe

Keep your fingers curled inward and hold the ingredients steady when using a sharp knife to avoid cuts.

  • Peel 1/3 carrot, cut off the four sides into a rectangular prism then slice into thin strips
  • Cut 2 baby corn into small pieces
  • Trim the roots of about 20 shimeji mushrooms and wash
  • Chop 1 scallion into green onion flowers
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Watch out

Cut the four sides of the carrot flat before slicing, otherwise the round carrot will slip and cut the hand.

Ingredients:Carrot (0.33 piece)Baby corn (2 piece)shimeji mushrooms (20 piece)scallion (1 piece)
Tools:peelerknifecutting board
03
Preparation
00:01:48
  • Wash 1/3 cup of short-grain rice, drain the water, and place it directly into the Vermicular 14cm cast iron pot
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Watch out

Drain the rice thoroughly after washing, otherwise it will affect the water ratio added later.

Ingredients:short-grain rice (0.5 cup)
Tools:cast iron potmeasuring pitcher
04
Preparation
00:02:09
  • Pour the mushroom soaking water into a bowl, add 1 tbsp Japanese dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and 1/2 tsp sugar, mix well, then pour into a measuring cup and add water until slightly above the rice measurement line
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Watch out

Add slightly more water than the rice amount, otherwise the cooked rice will be too hard and uncooked in the center.

Ingredients:Japanese soy sauce (1 tbsp)Shaoxing wine (1 tbsp)sugar (0.5 tsp)water
Tools:measuring pitcherbowlspoon
05
Active Cooking
00:02:52
  • Pour the seasoned water mixture into the pot to just cover the rice
  • Add 1/2 tbsp oil
  • Layer carrot strips, baby corn pieces, shiitake strips, and shimeji mushrooms in order
  • Finally cover with the lid
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Must add 1/2 tbsp oil, otherwise the rice will be too dry and stick to the bottom of the pot during cooking.

Ingredients:wateroil (0.5 tbsp)Carrot (0.33 piece)Baby corn (2 piece)dried shiitake mushroom (1 piece)shimeji mushrooms (20 piece)
Tools:cast iron pot
06
Active Cooking
00:03:33
warningStay safe

Must use heat-resistant gloves or towels when moving or touching the hot cast iron pot, bare hands will cause severe burns.

  • First cook on medium-high heat until steam rises from the pot edges (indicating boiling inside)
  • Reduce to minimum heat and cook for 8 minutes without opening the lid
  • Turn off the heat and let simmer/steam covered for another 15 minutes
local_fire_departmentMedium-high heat to minimum heat for 8 minutes, then simmer off-heat for 15 minutes
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Watch out

Never use high heat and never open the lid to peek during cooking, otherwise heat loss will result in uncooked or burnt rice.

Tools:gas stoveoven mittstimer
07
Active Cooking
00:04:07
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Keep your face away from the steam vent when opening the lid to avoid steam burns.

  • After simmering for 15 minutes, open the lid, add chopped scallions for garnish, mix well, and serve in a bowl
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Watch out

Be careful of escaping hot steam when opening the lid to avoid facial burns.

Ingredients:scallion (1 piece)
Tools:bowlspoon

groceryAll Ingredients

Carrot0.33 piece
shimeji mushrooms20 piece
dried shiitake mushroom1 piece
short-grain rice0.5 cup
Baby corn2 piece
scallion1 piece
Japanese soy sauce1 tbsp
Shaoxing wine1 tbsp
sugar0.5 tsp
oil0.5 tbsp
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blenderAll Tools Needed

kitchen scissorsbowlpeelerknifecutting boardcast iron potmeasuring pitcherspoongas stoveoven mittstimer