Vegetarian Claypot Rice with Mixed Mushrooms and Yam

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium claypot, combine rinsed jasmine rice and water. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   While rice is soaking, prepare the sauce by mixing light soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Place the claypot over high heat without a lid. Bring the rice and water to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover immediately.

4. 4

   Simmer for 10 minutes until most of the water is absorbed and small craters form on the rice surface.

5. 5

   While rice is cooking, heat cooking oil in a pan. Sauté ginger juliennes, yam cubes, and all mushrooms until fragrant and slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Spoon the sautéed mushroom and yam mixture evenly over the semi-cooked rice in the claypot. Drizzle half of the prepared sauce over the ingredients.

7. 7

   Cover the claypot tightly and continue to cook on low heat for another 15-20 minutes, or until rice is fully cooked and a crispy crust forms at the bottom (guoba).

8. 8

   Once cooked, turn off the heat. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the rice, garnish with chopped spring onion, and serve hot directly from the claypot.