
Salmon Belly Rice Pot – Savory, Aromatic, and Comforting
This Salmon Belly Rice Pot is a comforting one-pot meal, where tender salmon belly and shiitake mushrooms are cooked with rice, infused with soy, ginger, and fragrant aromatics. The result is a rich and deeply satisfying dish—perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients:
- 500g salmon belly, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, julienned
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
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1 Marinate the Salmon Belly
In a bowl, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, garlic, and ginger. Add the salmon belly and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
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2 Prepare the Rice
Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Add the rice and 2 ½ cups of water to a rice cooker or pot.
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3 Add Aromatics and Mushrooms
Stir in the sliced shiitake mushrooms and julienned ginger with the rice.
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4 Add the Marinated Salmon Belly
Place the marinated salmon belly on top of the rice mixture. Drizzle with sesame oil.
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5 Cook the Rice Pot
Cook in the rice cooker or on the stovetop until the rice is tender and cooked through.
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6 Garnish and Serve
Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.