Description
Savory Mushroom and Herb Rice brings earthy woodland flavors to your dinner table with delicate herbal notes and umami-rich mushrooms. Creamy rice infused with thyme and parsley creates a comforting side dish that elevates simple ingredients into a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (0.45 kg) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1½ cups (270 g) uncooked long grain rice
- 2½ cups (590 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Fats and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high, combining butter and olive oil until the butter melts and begins to shimmer.
- Sauté half the minced garlic for approximately 15 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pan, allowing them to caramelize for 8 minutes while stirring frequently to develop rich, golden-brown surfaces.
- Carefully transfer the caramelized mushrooms to a separate plate, covering them to maintain warmth and prevent cooling.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and olive oil, creating a new flavor foundation.
- Gently cook diced onions for 3 minutes until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Quickly add remaining garlic and sauté for 10 seconds to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle rice into the pan, incorporating thyme, salt, and black pepper, and toast the grains for 30 seconds to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring ½ cup of broth, scraping any flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Pour in the remaining broth, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow rice to cook for 15-17 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed and rice is tender.
- Fold the reserved caramelized mushrooms and chopped green onions into the rice, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Cover and let the rice rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and create a light, airy texture before serving.
Notes
- Caramelize mushrooms slowly to unlock deep, rich flavors that elevate the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Use fresh thyme leaves for an aromatic herb essence that complements the earthy mushroom notes perfectly.
- Select high-quality, firm mushrooms like cremini or shiitake to ensure maximum texture and umami depth.
- Allow rice to rest after cooking, which helps redistribute moisture and creates a fluffy, tender final texture.
- Deglaze the pan with broth to capture all the delicious browned bits, intensifying the overall savoriness of the recipe.
- Stirring rice gently with a fork prevents clumping and maintains a light, separated grain structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 345 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg