Secrets to Perfecting Japanese Mushroom Rice きのこご飯

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: portobello mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more affordable and widely available.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white sugar + water

Rice vinegar provides acidity without added sugars.

sake

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: rice vinegar

Rice vinegar can mimic the acidity of sake.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth is often less expensive and adds flavor.

Use a mix of different Japanese mushrooms like shiitake, king oyster, and shimeji for flavor and texture.

Cook rice in a savory dashi soy broth.

Top with butter, chopped chives, and sea salt flakes.

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