Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain glutinous rice
  • 1 oz. dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
  • 3 carrots, peeled and grated (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
  • 3 Tbs. vegetarian mushroom stir-fry sauce or sweet soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • Vegetarian furikake seasoning, such as Eden Shake, for sprinkling, optional

Method

  • Soak rice in bowl of water overnight.
  • Place mushrooms in heat-proof bowl, and cover with 1 cup boiling water.
  • Soak 1 hour.
  • Drain, and finely chop.
  • (Reserve liquid for another use.)
  • Heat sesame oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms and carrots; stir-fry 5 minutes.
  • Stir in peanuts and ginger, and cook 1 minute more.
  • Combine stir-fry sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and 1 Tbs.
  • water in bowl.
  • Stir into carrot mixture, then remove from heat.
  • Set aside.
  • Drain rice, and transfer to small heat-proof dish that will fit in steamer.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup water.
  • Place dish in steamer, and steam rice 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender, but grains remain distinct, adding more water, if necessary.
  • Transfer rice to large bowl, and stir in vegetable oil and carrot mixture, using chopping motion with spoon to incorporate ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with furikake, if using, and serve warm.