BROWN RICE WITH SHIITAKES AND SCALLIONS

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A rich, hearty mixture with the nutty flavor of brown rice, and earthy shiitakes and scallions. Serve sprinkled with peanuts for a side dish to your favorite asian main dish, or enjoy as your whole meal!

Provided by Adopted Parisian

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 dried shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and caps sliced or 1 cup dried shiitake mushroom, slices
2 cups short-grain brown rice, rinsed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion (green part only)
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Soak shiitakes in 3 cups hot water until soft, as directed on package (at least 25 minĀ­utes). Save soaking water.
  • Strain soaking water through a fine-mesh sieve into a large saucepan; add rice, shiitakes, soy sauce and salt. Bring to a boil, stir and cover.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until all liquid has evaporated and rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and allow to rest 10 minutes. Stir in scallions, sprinkle with peanuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.2, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 671.2, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.7

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