Korean Nutritious Mixed Rice
Yeongyangbap is a traditional Korean mixed grain rice made with glutinous and regular rice, chestnuts, jujubes, black beans, and shiitake mushrooms. The chestnuts add a starchy, crumbly texture, jujubes bring natural sweetness, black beans contribute nuttiness, and mushrooms round out the umami. The glutinous rice ratio gives the dish a sticky quality that binds the toppings to each grain. The dish relies on the inherent flavors of its ingredients rather than heavy seasoning. While it often appears on holiday and special occasion tables, it works equally well as an everyday meal.
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Instructions
- 1
Wash and soak both rice types for 1 hour.
- 2
Halve chestnuts and slice seeded jujubes.
- 3
Slice mushrooms and drain soaked beans.
- 4
Place rice, beans, mushrooms, chestnuts, and jujubes in a pot and add water.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cook for 25 minutes.
- 6
Turn off heat, steam for 10 minutes, then fluff and serve.
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