Earthy Porcini and Cremini Mushroom Rice

1. Drain Soaked Rice

Drain the short-grain brown rice that has been soaking overnight.

2. Soak Dried Porcini Mushrooms

In a small heatproof bowl, soak the dried porcini mushrooms in 2 cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. After soaking, drain through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the soaking liquid, and chop the porcini mushrooms finely.

3. Sauté Vegetables

In a medium saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and kosher salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

4. Add Mushrooms

Stir in the finely chopped cremini mushrooms and the reserved, chopped porcini mushrooms. Sauté for another 5 minutes.

5. Cook Rice

Pour in the vegetable stock, reserved mushroom soaking liquid, and drained rice. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 50 minutes.

6. Steam Rice

Remove from heat but keep covered. Allow the rice to steam for an additional 10 minutes.