Brown rice (husked rice) is a type of rice that has only had the outer shell removed and has not been milled to remove the bran layer, so it still contains many nutritional components compared to white rice. Join TasteVN in the kitchen to explore 4 simple recipes for delicious and rich brown rice dishes to enrich your vegetarian menu.
1. Brown rice mixed
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Preparation
2 hours 15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Brown rice mixed Serves 2 – 3 people
Brown rice 150 gr Fried tofu 1 piece Fresh lotus seeds 100 gr Red bell pepper 50 gr Green bell pepper 50 gr Vegetarian sausage 80 gr (vegan ham) Leek 1 stalk Ginger 1 root Unsweetened fresh milk 1/2 cup Dried shiitake mushrooms 20 gr (5 pieces) Wood ear mushrooms 10 gr (2 pieces) Cilantro 2 stalks Toasted white sesame seeds 1 tablespoon Black sesame oil 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar 1 teaspoon Seasoning 30 gr (sugar/seasoning powder/pepper/chili sauce/tomato sauce)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good shiitake mushrooms
- Good shiitake mushrooms will have a moderate size, not too large and not too small.
- Good mushrooms usually have tightly curled caps, with a natural brownish-yellow color that is not too dark.
How to choose good bell peppers
- To choose good bell peppers, you should select those with a shiny, smooth, thick skin, still have the stem firmly attached, feel heavy in hand, and have bright colors. These will be fresh and nutritious bell peppers.
- Avoid buying soft, mushy bell peppers with blemishes, dull colors, and cracks as these are spoiled and lack nutrients.
- Bell peppers come in two types: male and female. If the bottom of the fruit has 4 lobes, it is female; if it has 3, it is male. Female peppers tend to be sweet and are usually eaten raw, while male peppers are more sour and used for cooking dishes like stir-fried dishes, grilled dishes,…
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How to prepare Brown Rice Mixed
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the brown rice for 1 – 2 hours.
Wash the bell pepper, remove the stem, discard the seeds, and dice it. Clean the spring onion, remove the root, and chop it finely. Wash the coriander and cut it into sections.
For fresh lotus seeds, peel them, remove the lotus seed heart, wash them, and then steam them until cooked.
Wash the ginger, peel the outer skin, and slice it thinly.
Soak the shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms in water, wash off the dirt, and slice them thinly.
Tip: Brown rice is rich in vitamin B1, which is easily soluble in water. Therefore, soaking or rinsing the rice too thoroughly will result in a significant loss of B1.
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Cut the vegetarian sausage and tofu
Dice the tofu and vegetarian sausage.
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Cooking brown rice
After soaking the brown rice, add 150 gr of brown rice to the rice cooker, add 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of unsweetened fresh milk, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, then stir gently, press the cook button to cook until soft.
Tip:
- When cooking brown rice, adding fresh milk and seasoning powder helps the rice absorb the flavors, making it richer and more delicious when eaten.
- During the cooking process, do not open the lid frequently as it will cause vitamin B1 to escape with the steam.
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Frying the ingredients
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, wait for the pan to heat up, then add 1 cup of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add ginger to fry until crispy, then remove and place on paper to absorb the oil.
Next, in the hot oil used to fry the ginger, add the tofu and fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove and drain the oil.
Tip: Frying the tofu in the ginger frying oil helps the tofu to be more fragrant when eaten.
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Stir-fried vegetables
You put a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then sauté 1 tablespoon of chopped shallots until fragrant, then continue to add shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
Then you add bell peppers, tofu, and vegetarian sausage and stir-fry gently for about 2 minutes.
You add 2 teaspoons of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
Then you add lotus seeds, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, stir well to absorb the seasonings, then turn off the heat and serve in a bowl.
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Make the dressing
You put 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of black sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of roasted sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon of water into a bowl, then stir well to complete the dressing.
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Mixing rice
You put brown rice in a bowl, add the stir-fried vegetables, a little fried ginger, mix well, and then serve the rice on a plate.
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Final product
Garnish with a sprig of cilantro on top, serve with dressing, the brown rice is soft and fragrant, enhanced by the sweet and fresh flavor of the vegetables, the nutty flavor of lotus seeds, and the crispy fried tofu, very delicious, right? Invite your family to enjoy.
2. Brown rice with lotus seeds
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Brown Rice with Lotus Seeds Serves 2 – 3 people
Brown rice 2 cups Fresh lotus seeds 100 gr Tofu 1/2 piece Green beans 150 gr Taro 100 gr Fresh shiitake mushrooms 50 gr (shiitake mushrooms) Spring onions 30 gr Pandan leaves 5 leaves Unsweetened fresh milk 1 cup Coriander 2 sprigs Seasoning 20 gr (sugar/seasoning powder/soy sauce)
How to choose good taro
- Size: Choose medium-sized tubers, not too large or too small.
- Shape: Choose round, egg-shaped tubers with a rough skin, many roots, and dirt clinging to the skin.
- Color: Choose taro with a cloudy white inside and many purple streaks.
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How to make Brown Rice with Lotus Seeds
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the brown rice thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes. Cut the tofu into 2 cm cubes. Peel the taro, wash it, drain, and then cut into 1.5 cm cubes.
Fresh lotus seeds should be shelled, remove the lotus seed heart, wash them, and then boil or steam until just cooked. Boil the green beans until done and cut them into small pieces.
Slice the spring onions. Cut the pandan leaves into sections.
Soak the shiitake mushrooms in rice washing water, then wash off the dirt and cut them in half.
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Fry the tofu
You place a pan on the stove over medium heat, wait for the pan to heat up, then add 1 cup of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat, add the tofu to fry until golden brown on both sides, then take it out to drain the oil.
After taking the tofu out to drain the oil, marinate the tofu with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and stir gently.
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Stir-fry the ingredients briefly
You place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat, then sauté the scallions until fragrant, add shiitake mushrooms, taro, and lotus seeds, stir-fry for about 2 minutes, season with a spoonful of soy sauce, stir well, then turn off the heat.
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Cooking rice
Add brown rice, pandan leaves, and stir-fried vegetables into the rice cooker, season with 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, then stir well.
Pour water over the rice (about 1.5 finger joints), cover the lid and press cook until the water evaporates, add fresh milk, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and green beans, stir well, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Tip:- Add pandan leaves when cooking rice to enhance the fragrance of the dish.
- Add fresh milk and sesame oil later to make the rice soft, rich, and fragrant.
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Steaming rice
When the rice is cooked, scoop it onto the lotus leaf, tie it with a coconut leaf stalk, and steam for 5 minutes.
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Finished product
Place the rice package onto a plate, serve hot with soy sauce and sliced chili. The rice has a soft and fragrant taste, subtle and nutty, add this dish to your vegetarian menu right away.
3. Brown rice with lotus seeds and pumpkin
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Brown Rice with Lotus Seeds and Pumpkin Serves 3
Japanese pumpkin 2 pieces (or regular pumpkin) Brown rice 200 gr Lotus seeds 50 gr Vegetarian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 teaspoon
How to choose good pumpkin
- Choose heavy, firm pumpkins with smooth skin.
- Choose pumpkins with stems that are 2 – 5cm long. Those with short stems tend to rot faster.
- Good pumpkins are usually round and naturally cut into relatively even sections.
- Good pumpkins often have a yellow-orange color mixed with dark green, yellow flesh, and a sweet, fragrant taste with a relatively chewy texture.
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How to cook Brown Rice with Lotus Seeds and Pumpkin
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Soak lotus seeds
Soak the lotus seeds in water for 4 hours and then drain.
4. Brown rice mixed with orange (Recipe from the TikTok channel Cooking with TasteVN)
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Preparation
2 hours 30 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Brown rice mixed with orange (Recipe from the TikTok channel Cooking with TasteVN) Serves 2
Brown rice 2 cups Orange juice 1/2 cup Palm sugar 2 tablespoons Orange 1 fruit Bell pepper 1/2 fruit Leek 1 leaf Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Sliced ginger 1 tablespoon Vegetarian ribs 2 pieces Shiitake mushrooms 5 pieces Seasoning a little (salt; seasoning powder) Kumquat 1 fruit Mixed nuts 1 tablespoon (cashew nuts; walnuts)
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How to make Brown Rice Mixed with Orange (Recipe from the TikTok channel Cooking with TasteVN)
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the brown rice for 1 – 2 hours, then put it in a rice cooker to cook.
Peel 1 orange, keeping the white layer inside and cut it into strips.
Wash the bell pepper and dice it.
Wash the spring onion and cut it into pieces.
Soak the shiitake mushrooms in water until soft, then slice them thinly.
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Make the dressing
In a bowl, add 1/2 bowl of orange juice, 2 tablespoons of palm sugar, and 1/3 teaspoon of salt, then stir well to complete the dressing.
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Marinate the ingredients
In a bowl, add 1/2 of the diced bell pepper, the white peel of the orange cut into strips, and 1/2 of the sliced spring onion, then add the dressing prepared earlier, mix well and let it marinate for about 5 minutes.
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Stir-fried mushrooms and pork ribs
You heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add 1 tablespoon of sliced ginger and stir well. Next, add 5 shiitake mushrooms and 2 pieces of vegetarian pork ribs, add 1 teaspoon of seasoning and 1/3 teaspoon of salt, stir until the ingredients are cooked through and done.
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Mixing rice
Add 2 bowls of brown rice to a bowl, then gradually add the stir-fried and soaked ingredients, mix well, add 2 tablespoons of mixing water and 1 tablespoon of calamondin juice, stir well for the rice to absorb the seasoning.
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Finished Product
Fragrant brown rice, sweet with orange flavor, served with a bit of mixed nuts like cashews and walnuts that enhance the taste.
You should prepare an extra bowl of soy sauce for a richer flavor if desired; this dish is nutritious and delicious with very simple preparation steps. Make it right away for the whole family to enjoy!
How to choose good brown rice
- You should choose brown rice that is red or brown in color. Good brown rice looks very shiny, with the grains still intact with the bran layer and not moldy or infested.
- To buy quality, safe brown rice that is packaged and stored properly, you should choose to buy from reputable food stores and supermarket systems on the market.
See more: Effects of brown riceHow to choose delicious, nutty lotus seeds
- You should buy lotus seeds that still have their shells and peel them. This method may take some time, but you will get fresh lotus seeds, feeling more secure when using them.
- When buying peeled fresh lotus seeds, you should choose those that are mature, plump, with an outer color of ivory white or dark yellow. When cooked, these types of lotus seeds will have a distinctive aroma. Especially, these lotus seeds will not be chewy and are very delicious.
How to properly process shiitake mushrooms and clean sand
For dried mushrooms
- First, you need to soak the mushrooms in hot water from 60 – 80 degrees Celsius for about 7 – 10 minutes to let them expand.
- Then gently rub with your hands to remove all dirt, then rinse with clean water to be ready for cooking.
- Cut off the stems of the mushrooms and then prepare them for cooking.
For fresh mushrooms
- You can soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 1 – 2 minutes to clean off all the soil and sawdust.
- Then rinse with cold water and cut off the base of the mushrooms to help clean off the dirt.
- Additionally, you can wash the mushrooms with rice water to eliminate the strong smell of the mushrooms and help them retain their natural flavor.
See more:Above is the guide for 4 ways to make delicious brown rice that is nutritious. Wishing you success with your dish!
*Refer to images and recipes from the Youtube channel Mon Ngon Moi Ngay and TasteShare, and the TikTok channel Bếp chay XANH!
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