Kinoko Gohan Recipe

Although a variety of mushrooms are available at grocery stores year-round, the mushroom season in japan is still regaled as a highlight of fall. To commemorate the fall season, try incorporating a mix of asian mushrooms into a seasoned rice dish for your next japanese meal. Japanese mushroom (kinoko) rice (gohan), is also known in japanese as either kinoko gohan, or kinoko no takikomi gohan. In general, takikomi gohan refers to any steamed rice dish which incorporates seasonings, vegetables, and proteins. This particular kinoko gohan recipe is seasoned with a mixture of dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake. For this recipe, recommended mushrooms include shiitake, shimeji, and maitake (hen of the wood) or hiratake (oyster mushrooms), all of which are aromatic. When the rice is steamed together with the seasonings and mushrooms, the rice imparts a mild mushroom flavor and aroma. Its a delicate, yet wonderful autumn side dish. Recipe tips:.