Tuckahoe Brown Rice Mix -
Chinese Herbal Recipes

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Tuckahoe Brown Rice Mix - Chinese Herbal Recipes

Tuckahoe Brown Rice Mix - Chinese Herbal Recipes. Tuckahoe (fu ling) is well known in Chinese medicine for its diuretic and sedative properties. It helps the body eliminate excess fluids, while calming the nervous system. In addition, it is a tonic for the endocrine system, promoting balanced hormone secretions. In this dish, it is combined with shiitake mushrooms, which also benefits the endocrine system and boosts immune response.

Tuckahoe Brown Rice Mix Ingredient - Chinese Herbal Recipes:

300 gm (1½ cups) uncooked brown rice
875 ml (3½ cups) water
15 gm Tuckahoe (fu ling), soaked in water for 1 hour, then mashed into pulp
8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water until soft, stems      discarded, caps sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
150 gm (1 cup) fresh or frozen green peas, blanched in boiling water for 1      minute, then drained
Spring onion and chili strips, to garnish

Tuckahoe Brown Rice Mix Method - Chinese Herbal Recipes:

1. Wash the brown rice in a couple of changes of water until the water runs clear, then drain.

2. In a pot or large saucepan, combine the rice, water, herb pulp, mushroom, soy sauce, rice wine, salt and pepper, mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the green peas and serve hot in individual serving bowls, garnished with spring onion and chili strips if you like.

Note:- In addition to or in place of the green peas, you may use diced carrot, celery, or capsicum (bell pepper).