The dish is a bowl filled with fluffy white rice, topped with slices of ginger glazed chicken, sautéed mushrooms and celery. It’s garnished with thin strips of nori and sprinkled with sesame seeds. The dark shiitake mushrooms and bright green celery offer a pleasing contrast against the white rice, making the bowl vibrant and Instagram-friendly.

Celery and Shiitake Mushroom Rice Bowl

Name: Celery and Shiitake Mushroom Rice Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: celery stalks, 2 thinly sliced; shiitake mushrooms, 6 pieces sliced; short-grain rice, 1 cup None; chicken thighs, 2 medium pieces sliced; soy sauce, 2 tablespoons None; mirin, 1 tablespoon None; fresh ginger, 1 inch peeled and minced; nori, a small piece sliced into thin strips for garnish; sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon for garnish; canola oil, 2 tablespoons None; salt and pepper, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: January 17, 2024

Welcome to a recipe that will offer you a dynamic journey through Japanese cuisine with an unexpected twist: the inclusion of celery! This dish is perfect for those looking for warm comfort food and a refreshing flavor, fitting for the wintery weather season. Our star ingredient comes together with traditional Japanese elements creating a fusion of delightful flavors.

Ingredients (for 2)

Celery stalks - 2 - thinly sliced
Shiitake mushrooms - 6 pieces - sliced
Short-grain rice - 1 cup
Chicken thighs - 2 medium pieces - sliced
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
Mirin - 1 tablespoon
Fresh ginger - 1 inch - peeled and minced
Nori - a small piece - sliced into thin strips for garnish
Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon - for garnish
Canola oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🥣🔥

Cook the short-grain rice as per the packet instructions and keep it warm.
Step 2 - 🍳🍗🧂

In a pan, heat the canola oil and add the sliced chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown.
Step 3 - 🥘🥦🍄

Add the thinly sliced celery, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and minced fresh ginger to the pan. Sauté until the mushrooms are cooked.
Step 4 - 💦🥣🌡

Pour in the soy sauce and mirin. Let it simmer until the sauce is thickened, this should take about 5 minutes.
Step 5 - 🍲🌿🍴

Divide the cooked rice into two bowls. Spoon over it the cooked chicken, mushrooms and celery mixture. Finish off the dish with some nori strips and sesame seeds as garnish. Serve your dish hot and enjoy!

Additional

The joy of this recipe is its versatility. If you're vegetarian, you can replace the chicken with tofu or a plant-based protein of your choosing. Kids can help with simple tasks like washing the vegetables, peeling ginger, and doing the garnishing work. Don't forget, this dish isn't just a tasty meal but adds a dash of color and warmth to your winter dining table.