Description
Rich and earthy Mushroom Rice showcases a delightful blend of umami flavors from carefully sautéed mushrooms. Fragrant herbs and perfectly cooked rice make this dish a comforting meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 pound baby portabella mushrooms (thoroughly chopped)
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps freshly chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the vegetables by melting butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions, sautéing for 6-7 minutes until they develop a rich golden color and depth of flavor.
- Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, releasing its aromatic essence. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a separate dish, reserving for later use.
- In the same pot, melt remaining butter and toast the rice with thyme and salt for one minute, creating a nutty undertone. The gentle toasting enhances the rice’s inherent flavor profile.
- Deglaze the pot with beef broth, carefully scraping the browned bits from the bottom to capture concentrated flavor compounds. This technique ensures no delicious remnants are wasted.
- Pour remaining beef broth into the pot, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and allow rice to cook undisturbed for 15 minutes until tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Remove pot from heat and gently fold the reserved vegetable mixture back into the cooked rice, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize and settle. Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for the most robust flavor and best texture in your rice dish.
- Let butter develop a light golden color before adding vegetables to enhance the nutty, caramelized undertones of the dish.
- Lightly toasting rice before adding liquid helps prevent clumping and creates a delightful, slightly nutty flavor profile.
- Swap beef broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative that maintains the same delicious mushroom essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg