1 C. brown rice

1 link chipotle sausage (about 1/2 C.)

1/2 C. dried shiitake mushrooms

1/2 C. frozen green peas

1/4 tsp chicken stock powder

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp paprika powder

2 T. butter

 

In a rice cooker on cook setting, brown the minced garlic lightly with the melted butter for 2-3 minutes. Add chopped sausage and fry lightly. If you use frozen sausage like I did, simply toss the sausage in frozen, and remove it 5 minutes later when it has defrosted to chop and dice.   Add washed brown rice and coat evenly with garlic butter mixture. Add chicken stock powder and paprika along with washed and partially rehydrated shiitake mushrooms. Add enough water to cook one C. of rice per directions of your rice cooker. Cover and cook.  When the rice is done around 15 minutes later, add frozen green peas, stir into rice mixture and cover for 5 minutes before serving.  I love one-dish-meals for simplicity and convenience. With everything in my rice-cooker, I can walk away, clean up the kitchen, watch a little tv and scratch my cat while waiting for dinner to be done. By following the simple combination of 2 part rice to 1 part ingredient (not more than 3 types), you can modify it to suit personal tastes