Brown Rice With Shiitakes and Scallions

Ingredients

• 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and caps sliced or 1 cup dried  shiitake mushroom, slices
• 2 cups short-grain brown rice, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion (green part only)
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

1. 1

   Soak shiitakes in 3 cups hot water until soft, as directed on package (at least 25 min­utes). Save soaking water.

2. 2

   Strain soaking water through a fine-mesh sieve into a large saucepan; add rice, shiitakes, soy sauce and salt. Bring to a boil, stir and cover.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until all liquid has evaporated and rice is tender, about 40 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn off heat and allow to rest 10 minutes. Stir in scallions, sprinkle with peanuts and serve immediately.