Nourishing Ginseng Rice Cooker Meal
[SamSam Recipe Contest] Nourishing Ginseng Rice Cooker Meal Packed with Ginseng
Among the many ways to use ginseng, I’ve made a nutrient-rich rice cooker meal brimming with this seasonal ingredient. The season for delicious pot-cooked rice is drawing near. As the cool breeze begins to blow, a single root of ginseng is just what you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This recipe is perfect for those who miss the comforting taste of home-style rice.
Ingredients- 2+ roots of fresh ginseng (adjust to your preference)
- 5 jujubes (red dates)
- 20 pine nuts
- 20 ginkgo nuts
- 3 cups of rice (pre-soaked for at least 1 hour)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Introducing ‘Nourishing Ginseng Rice Cooker Meal’, a recipe designed to nourish both body and soul. Prepare for a special meal that will enrich your healthy dining table.
Step 2
I’ve purchased fresh ginseng that has absorbed the essence of autumn. Let’s cook a delicious rice dish using this nutrient-packed ingredient.
Step 3
Gather and prepare all the ingredients for a flavorful rice cooker meal: the star, fresh ginseng; sweet jujubes; fragrant ginkgo nuts; pre-soaked rice; savory pine nuts; and sesame oil.
Step 4
Lightly coat the bottom of your pot with sesame oil. Add the pre-soaked rice and sauté briefly until the grains turn translucent. Stir-frying the rice until translucent helps it cook up fluffy and separate. Today, we’re trying something special by cooking the rice without the lid initially – stay tuned!
Step 5
While the rice is cooking, let’s prepare the star ingredient: the ginseng. Use a small brush to meticulously scrub away all soil from every nook and cranny of the ginseng roots. After washing it thoroughly, slice the ginseng into rounds, focusing on the main body of the root, about 0.5 cm thick, so they can be beautifully arranged on top of the rice. (The knobby ‘crown’ of the ginseng can be tough, so consider removing it or slicing it very thinly.)
Step 6
Once the rice water starts to bubble vigorously, gently place the prepared ginseng, ginkgo nuts, jujubes, and pine nuts evenly over the rice. Arrange them artistically for a beautiful presentation.
Step 7
Now, cover the pot with a lid and let it steam on low heat for at least 5 minutes. During this steaming time, the delicious aromas of all the ingredients will meld into the rice, creating a richer flavor. After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and let it rest for another 10 minutes to allow the steam to fully permeate.
Step 8
This is the moment when the thought of gifting health and care to my beloved family with this Ginseng Rice Cooker Meal, infused with fragrant ginseng, various nuts, and sweet jujubes, fills my heart.
Step 9
Your steaming, delicious Nourishing Ginseng Rice Cooker Meal is ready! Enjoy the harmonious blend of subtle ginseng aroma and the savory rice grains.
