Abalone and Shrimp Aromatic Rice Cooker Meal
Nutritious Abalone and Shrimp Rice Cooker Meal Crafted with Care
This Abalone and Shrimp Nutritious Rice Cooker Meal is prepared with abundant nutrition and care. It’s perfect for serving esteemed guests, boasting a deep oceanic flavor and a delightful chewy texture that fills your mouth. Enjoy a restaurant-quality dish easily at home.
Main Ingredients
- 2 servings of rice (approx. 2 cups)
- A little mixed grains (optional, to taste)
- 3 fresh shrimp
- 3 live abalones
- 2 Tbsp perilla oil (or sesame oil)
- 7 shiitake mushrooms (4 for broth, 3 for garnish)
- 3 cups broth (shiitake mushroom broth or anchovy-kelp broth)
Seasoning Sauce
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 1/2 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 stalk green onion, finely chopped
- 3 chili peppers (e.g., jalapeños), finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 small onion, minced
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 1/2 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 stalk green onion, finely chopped
- 3 chili peppers (e.g., jalapeños), finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 small onion, minced
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re making a nutritious rice cooker meal packed with fresh, seasonal shrimp, plump abalone, and fragrant shiitake mushrooms. This recipe is for 2 servings.
Step 2
First, rinse the rice and mixed grains under running water until clean. Drain them in a sieve and let them soak for about 30 minutes. Soaking helps the rice cook evenly and results in a chewier texture.
Step 3
Prepare the shrimp by peeling off the shells, deveining, and rinsing them thoroughly. For the abalone, use a brush to scrub the shells and clean between the shell and the meat to remove any debris. Remove the tough innards and teeth, then slice the abalone thinly. Clean the shiitake mushrooms by wiping off any dirt and trimming the stems.
Step 4
Let’s double-check all the ingredients for our rice cooker meal: 2 servings of rice, a little mixed grains, 3 shrimp, 3 abalones, 2 Tbsp perilla oil, 7 shiitake mushrooms (4 for broth, 3 for garnish), and 3 cups of broth.
Step 5
To make the broth, combine the reserved shrimp heads and shells, abalone shells and innards (geu), and 4 shiitake mushrooms in a pot. Add 3 cups of water and boil vigorously for about 10 minutes to extract a rich broth. Strain out the solids, keeping only the flavorful broth.
Step 6
Now, it’s time to cook the rice. Heat 2 Tbsp of perilla oil (or sesame oil) in a heavy-bottomed pot or a cast-iron pot over medium-low heat.
Step 7
Add the drained rice and mixed grains to the pot. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until the grains become slightly translucent. Be careful not to burn them. This step adds a nutty aroma to the rice.
Step 8
Carefully pour the 3 cups of warm, pre-made broth over the stir-fried rice.
Step 9
After adding the broth, check the water level to ensure the rice-to-liquid ratio is correct. You might want slightly less liquid than for regular steamed rice (e.g., for 2 cups of rice, use 3 cups of broth).
Step 10
It’s crucial to control the heat when cooking rice in a pot to prevent burning. Keep the heat at medium or lower. Since the mixed grains have been soaked, a water level that feels ‘sloshy’ is appropriate.
Step 11
Cover the pot tightly and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes. You’ll start to smell the delicious aroma as the rice cooks.
Step 12
When you start to see water droplets dripping from under the lid (‘drip, drip, drip’), it’s time to reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Open the lid and artfully arrange the shrimp, abalone slices, and thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms on top of the rice. This is the steaming stage.
Step 13
During the steaming process, keep the heat on the lowest setting for at least 10 minutes, with the lid closed. This allows the flavors of all the ingredients to meld beautifully into the rice, creating a deeper taste.
Step 14
Your aromatic Abalone and Shrimp Nutritious Rice Cooker Meal is ready! The rice should be perfectly chewy, and the shrimp and abalone tender and succulent.
Step 15
Finely chop the reserved green onions and sprinkle them generously over the rice cooker meal. Serving it directly from the pot to the table makes for a wonderfully communal and special dining experience.
Step 16
Adding the thinly sliced abalone not only makes it easier to eat but also provides a delightful, slightly chewy texture that enhances the overall enjoyment of the dish.
Step 17
With the addition of protein-rich shrimp and fragrant shiitake mushrooms, we’re anticipating a meal that is not only nutritious but also incredibly flavorful!
Step 18
Serving the perfectly cooked rice cooker meal beautifully in individual bowls is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. You’ll feel like you’re truly being treated to something special.
Step 19
Prepare the seasoning sauce by combining: 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp tuna extract, 1/2 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 stalk finely chopped green onion, 3 finely chopped chili peppers, 1 finely chopped red chili pepper, and 1/4 minced small onion. Mix all ingredients together to create a delicious sauce.
Step 20
On this first day of October, we start with a wholesome meal of seasonal rice cooker rice. As the seasons change, I’m recommitting to a regular routine and consistent exercise. To support this, it’s important to eat nourishing foods like this! Using my exercise goals as an excuse, I’ll enjoy this delicious meal today. ^^
