My son and daughter-in-law are expecting baby #2 in the next ten days. We kicked this weekend off with a baby shower for baby boy since the parents have no idea what they are going to name this child…how could that be? It’s sort of like major holidays (Christmas, Easter, the 4th of July) that have appointed times and you know you need to shop for the occasion. Anyway, my simple tossed rice has become a hit with my son’s in-laws. The immediate family members were asked to bring a dish and since I was one only one from my family attending the shower I had to shine. I love the robust favor of the 5 spices which gives the dish an authentic gourmet taste…enjoy!
Chinese Five Spice Tossed Rice
3 cups uncooked white basmati rice (will yield about 6 cups cooked)
1 lb white mushrooms (cut in half and sliced)
1 bunch green onions (slice bottoms and green tops)
½ cup olive oil
2 tsp Chinese Five Spice (I use The Spice Hunter brand)
1/3 cup soy sauce
Instructions
Cook basmati rice according to instructions on package. I cook my rice in a rice cooker for perfect rice every time.
In small batches, brown sliced mushrooms in small amounts of the olive oil and set aside. In the same pan over low heat, add any remaining oil, Chinese Five Spice and soy sauce, stir and remove from heat. Add mushrooms and cooked rice. Thoroughly coat the rice with the mixture. Add green onion. Add more oil, spice and or soy to your taste preference. Yields 10-12 servings.
Just had to share this refreshing water that my daughter-in-law sister made at the shower. It’s extremely simple. Peel a cucumber and using a vegetable peeler, peel long strips of cucumbers. Place in a pitcher of chilled water and OMG enjoy the fresh taste and the rinsing of the palate.
Taste Testers Duo 