Shiitake Mushroom & Cheese Brown Rice ( பழுப்பு அரிசி காளான் சோறு )

Shiitake Mushroom & Cheese Brown Rice

 ( பழுப்பு அரிசி காளான் சோறு )

Ingredients: ( serves 4 )

Cooked Brown Rice ( சமைத்த பழுப்பு அரிசி) - 3 cups

Frozen or Fresh Green Peas ( பச்சை பட்டாணி) - 1/4 cup

Shiitake Mushroom ( sliced) ( க்ஷிட்டாக் வகை காளான்)  - 1 cup

Oyster Mushroom (sliced)  ( சிப்பி  காளான் )  - a handful

Olive oil( ஆலிவ் எண்ணெய் )  - 3 tbsp

Shredded Paramesan Cheese (  துருவிய பாலாடை கட்டி) - 1 cup

Finely chopped Ginger ( பொடியாக நறுக்கிய இஞ்சி)  - 1tbsp

Finely chopped Garlic ( பொடியாக நறுக்கிய பூண்டு)  - 1 tbsp

Green Chilies ( பச்சை மிளகாய்) - 4 

For garnishing: finely chopped spring onions.

அலங்கரிக்க : பொடியாக நறுக்கிய வெங்காய தாள்.

Steps:

Pre cook the brown rice and let it cool. To cook, wash, rinse and add 3 cups of warm water to one and a half cups of brown rice. Let it stand for 30 min before cooking. 

Soak the shiitake mushroom in hot water for 15 minutes.

Slice the mushrooms, fine chop the ginger and garlic and slit the chilies into two.

In a heavy bottom pan, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.  

Saute the garlic and ginger until fragrant. Throw in the green chilies, followed by the mushrooms.

Since the mushroom have water content, do not add water or close the pan while cooking. 

Let it cook for 2 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked. Make sure they are not overcooked.. Add frozen green peas , salt and stir in the cooked rice . Mix well. Switch off the flame.

Add in the shredded cheese and give a final toss.

Serve hot after garnishing with spring onions.

My Notes:

A simple preparation with less spices  but rich in taste and health benefits.

The shiitake mushroom takes the dish to the next level of eating.

And for cheese lovers, this is yummy.

Both the above ingredients can for sure lure the fussy ones over brown rice. 

I love the fragrant brown rice on its own and this cheese loaded preparation is a treat .