‘Simmered Shiitake’ is not something you come across at Japanese restaurants, but it is a popular food in Japan where I grew up. I often cook a large batch, and enjoy it as a side dish with freshly cooked Rice, OR use it as a filling OR topping for Sushi dishes. With an Egg and a Spring Onion, you can make this rice bowl. It doesn’t look fancy, does it? It is delicious, though.
Makes
1 Serving
Ingredients
4 to 6 (about 100g) Simmered Shiitake *cut in half if large
1 thick Spring Onion *sliced diagonally
1 Egg *whisked
1 Serving warm Cooked Rice
Shichimi (Japanese Chilli Spice Mix) OR Ground Chilli
Sauce
1/4 cup Water
1/8 teaspoon Dashi Powder
1/2 tablespoon Sugar
1/2 tablespoon Mirin
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
Method
- Place all the Sauce ingredients in a small frying pan (18-20cm) OR saucepan, and bring to the boil. Add Spring Onion and Simmered Shiitake, and bring back to the boil.
- Pour whisked Egg over, but DO NOT stir. Cover with a lid and cook until the Egg is softly set.
- Half fill a bowl with warm Cooked Rice, cover it with the mixture, and enjoy. *Note: Sprinkle with some Shichimi (Japanese Chilli Spice Mix) if you have it.
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