Description
Creamy mushroom rice whisks home cooks through Italian countryside comfort, blending earthy porcini and arborio rice into a luxurious side dish. Warm, rich flavors invite hearty enjoyment with minimal ingredients and simple kitchen magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1.5 cups (150 g) mushrooms, sliced (white button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh)
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 0.25 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, allowing it to melt smoothly and coat the cooking surface.
- Introduce finely chopped onions into the melted butter, gently sautéing until they become translucent and release their delicate sweetness, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sliced mushrooms into the aromatic mixture, stirring continuously to ensure even distribution and preventing any burning.
- Continue cooking the mushroom and garlic combination, letting the mushrooms caramelize and develop a rich, deep brown color while releasing their earthy moisture, about 5 minutes.
- Maintain medium heat and stir occasionally, allowing the ingredients to meld together and create a flavorful base for the upcoming rice preparation.
Notes
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter, heart-healthy alternative that still delivers rich flavor.
- Use a mix of wild mushrooms like shiitake, cremini, and oyster to create a more complex, earthy taste profile.
- Add a splash of white wine or dry sherry during mushroom sautéing to enhance the depth and complexity of the dish’s umami notes.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and use tamari instead of standard soy sauce if included in the final recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg