Mushroom solyanka with rice and cabbage
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Solianka can be made not only with meat but also with mushrooms. For preparing mushroom solianka with rice and cabbage, we will need dried white mushrooms. They are the key to an incredibly delicious and piquant aroma. You can use any type of rice. If you prefer a more liquid solianka, add more water while cooking. See the recipe below. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
It's better to use dried mushrooms in pieces rather than whole.
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Step 2
Wash the mushrooms and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit for an hour to soak.
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Step 3
While the mushrooms are soaking, prepare the vegetables. Rinse the cabbage, onion, and carrots.
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Step 4
Shred the cabbage, but not too finely.
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Step 5
Cut the carrot into medium pieces.
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Step 6
Cut the onion.
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Step 7
We start preparing the solyanka: pour the mushrooms together with the soaking liquid into a large pot (or a cauldron). Add cabbage, rinsed rice, and a little water. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer over low heat.
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Step 8
In a separate skillet, sauté the carrots and onions. Then add this sautéed mixture to the solyanka in the pot.
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Step 9
Prepare two garlic cloves and other spices. Mushroom solyanka goes well with ginger and tomato paste.
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Step 10
Add all the spices and cook the solyanka until done. You can easily check readiness by the rice and cabbage: when they are cooked, the solyanka is ready. The solyanka should be thick; add water as needed while simmering to prevent burning. Serve the finished mushroom solyanka with rice and cabbage garnished with fresh herbs.