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Miso Mushroom Crispy Rice

Inspired by the popular Momofuku dish, this Miso Mushroom Crispy Rice combines crispy golden rice, roasted mushrooms and a savoury miso dressing for an umami-packed dish that's simple yet impressive.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 serves
Author: Andrea Love

Ingredients

For the mushrooms

  • 400 g white cup and Swiss brown mushrooms washed and torn into pieces
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

For the miso dressing

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • ½ tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

For the crispy rice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ brown onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • cups short grain white rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups mushroom or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

To serve

  • 1 spring onion thinly sliced
  • Truffle oil for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 220°C. Spread the mushrooms over a large lined baking tray, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat. Roast for 25–35 minutes, or until browned and slightly crisp around the edges.
  • While the mushrooms are roasting, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, miso paste, rice wine vinegar, caster sugar and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil. Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine has reduced by half.
  • Add the mushroom broth, remaining soy sauce and miso paste, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and gently stir the rice to redistribute any remaining liquid. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Switch the oven to grill and cook for a further 4–6 minutes, or until the rice is deeply golden and crispy on top.
  • Toss the roasted mushrooms with the miso dressing and sliced spring onion. Spoon over the crispy rice and finish with a light drizzle of truffle oil before serving. To serve, mix mushrooms and rice together.

Notes

  • Don't overcrowd the mushrooms or they'll steam rather than roast.
  • Keep a close eye on the rice during the final grilling step as it can easily go from browned to burnt.
  • Truffle oil is optional but adds an extra layer of earthy flavour that pairs beautifully with the mushrooms.
  • This dish is best served fresh while the rice is still crispy.