Spring Vegetable and Mantis Shrimp Clay Pot Rice

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Pat the mantis shrimp dry and season with a pinch of salt and white pepper.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in the clay pot over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the Chinese sausage slices to the pot and stir-fry for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Stir in the soaked rice and toast for 2 minutes, ensuring every grain is coated with oil.

6. 6

   Pour in the chicken stock and add the soaked mushrooms, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot with its lid and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is almost cooked.

8. 8

   Arrange the prepared mantis shrimp pieces on top of the rice. Scatter the spring greens around them.

9. 9

   Increase heat to medium-high and cook uncovered for 5 minutes to develop a slight crust on the bottom of the rice.

10. 10

    Check if the mantis shrimp is cooked through and rice is tender. If needed, cook an additional 2-3 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove from heat. Sprinkle the green onions evenly over the top and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.