1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) fan-forced. To a large baking tray lined with baking paper, combine the cooked rice and chili oil. Spread into a thin layer. Bake for 30 minutes on the middle rack, stirring halfway. Once the rice has cooled down a bit, fold the baking paper over it and use a jar to crush the rice; this avoids large clumps of crispy rice.
2Separate the caps and stems of the king oyster mushrooms. Slice the caps with a knife and shred the stems with a fork. Chop the base of the shimeji mushrooms and ensure they are separated. In a large lidded container, combine 1/2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tsp tamari, 1/2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp rice vinegar, stirring until a homogenous paste is formed. Add the mushrooms to the container, close the lid, and shake well to coat them evenly. In a large pan over medium heat, add the mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes until they release their juices. Once they start looking dry, add the sesame oil, stir, and cook for 2 minutes without stirring to allow browning. Stir again, then leave them undisturbed for another 2 minutes to brown further.
3In a small blender, add peanut butter, ginger, garlic, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, soy milk, and gochujang. Blend until smooth.
4Between 2 bowls, divide the edamame, cucumber, spring onion, avocado, mint, mushrooms, and crispy rice. Cover with peanut sauce, and enjoy!
Ingredients
1 cup cooked rice - used sushi rice from ⅓ cup dry
1 tbsp chili oil
9 oz king oyster mushrooms
6 oz shimeji mushrooms
0.5 tbsp gochujang paste
2 tsp tamari - low sodium preferred
0.5 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1.5 tbsp peanut butter - (or tahini for nut-free option)
1 tbsp fresh ginger - finely grated
1 clove garlic - peeled
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp tamari - low sodium preferred
2 tsp maple syrup
0.25 cup dairy-free milk - I used soy
1 tsp gochujang paste
1.5 cups shelled frozen edamame - thawed
1 medium cucumbers - diced
2 spring onions - finely chopped
1 avocado - diced
0.25 cup fresh mint - finely chopped
Equipment
large baking traybaking paperjarlarge lidded containerlarge pansmall blender
Tips
Use leftover rice for this recipe to save time.
Prepare the sauce in advance for easy assembly.
Nut-Free Version: Use tahini instead of peanut butter for a similar creamy texture.
Extra Greens: Add some chopped spinach or kale to increase the nutrient content and add a touch of color.
Spicy Variation: Add extra chili oil or fresh chopped chilies if you prefer more heat
