Asian Rice Porridge with Beef, Shiitake Mushrooms and Garlic Chips
4 servings
40 minutes
Asian rice porridge with beef, shiitake mushrooms, and garlic chips is a harmonious blend of tender rice, aromatic mushrooms, and juicy beef marinated in a spicy sauce. The dish has roots in pan-Asian cuisine where simplicity of preparation meets depth of flavors. Shiitake mushrooms add umami notes while golden garlic chips provide a crunchy texture and bright accent. This porridge warms and satisfies, making it perfect for cozy home meals. Serving with herbs and garlic oil enhances the flavor, while soy sauce highlights the natural aromas of the ingredients. A wonderful choice for those who appreciate rich and balanced flavor combinations of Eastern cuisine.
1
Place pieces of beef in a large bowl, add starch, oil, soy sauce, salt, and sugar, mix well, and let marinate in the refrigerator.
- Beef: 250 g
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon
2
Peel the garlic and slice it thinly. Place the slices in a pan with olive oil and start heating on low until they turn golden. Stir occasionally to prevent the slices from burning.
- Garlic: 1 head
- Olive oil: 120 ml
3
In 15 minutes, when the chips are ready, drain the oil through a sieve and place the chips in a small bowl, seasoning them with salt. Save the remaining oil for serving.
- Salt: to taste
4
Rinse shiitake mushrooms under cold running water to wash off large grains of sand. Then pour boiling water over the mushrooms so that the water completely covers them. After 20 minutes, rinse the mushrooms in cold water and let excess moisture drain for a while.
- Dried Shiitake Mushrooms: 6 pieces
5
Rinse the rice under cold running water, drain the excess liquid; place the rice in a pot and cover with 5 cups of water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, reduce the heat and cover again for 15 minutes. Afterward, stir the rice to prevent burning and cover with the lid again.
- Brown rice: 250 g
- Olive oil: 120 ml
6
After 15 minutes, stir the rice again and add the chopped mushrooms.
- Dried Shiitake Mushrooms: 6 pieces
7
After 20 minutes, add the marinated beef pieces, stir, and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the meat is fully cooked. Then add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Beef: 250 g
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
8
Put rice in a bowl, garnish with green onions, garlic chips, and drizzle with garlic oil. Serve hot.
- Chives: to taste
- Garlic: 1 head
- Olive oil: 120 ml