Soo-loo-png(素滷飯) is a vegan version of loo-bah-png(滷肉飯), a popular Taiwanese dish of braised meat on top of steamed rice. Minced mushrooms are braised in a classic Taiwan-style braising liquid(滷汁) and served over rice. Pickled mustard greens pair well as a side dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 piece star anise
• 1 tsp sichuan peppercorn
• 1 tsp fennel seed
• 1 slice ginger
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 4 cup oyster mushroom, minced
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp rock sugar
• ¼ cup rice wine
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• ½ tsp salt

Method

• toast star anise, sichuan peppercorn, fennel seed
• transfer toasted spices, ginger to seasoning pouch
• saute garlic, shallot
• add mushroom, white pepper, sugar, rice wine, soy sauce, seasoning pouch, water, salt
• simmer until flavors are infused, about 1 hour
• serve