Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup brown rice, rinsed
  • 5 cups water or fish stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, julienned
  • 100g smoked trout or salmon, flaked
  • 4-5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions:

  1. Combine brown rice, water or stock, and ginger in a large pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until rice breaks down and mixture becomes creamy. (For pressure cooker: 25-30 minutes)
  4. Add shiitake mushrooms and soy sauce, continue simmering for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in smoked trout or salmon.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with sesame oil, green onions, cilantro, and white pepper.