Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Lemon Coriander Rice

   Heat a wok on high flame. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of oil. Let the butter melt.

2. 2.Sauté Aromatics for Rice

   Once the butter melts, reduce the flame to low. Add a large pinch of oregano, a large pinch of red chili flakes, 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic, and 1 sliced onion. Increase the flame and cook the garlic and onion until they soften.

3. 3.Combine with Rice

   Add 3-4 tablespoons of fresh chopped coriander and stir briefly. Reduce the flame to low. Add 4 cups of cooked rice, the zest of one lemon, and the juice of one lemon. Add salt to taste. Mix well and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and the rice is coated.

4. 4.Prepare Creamy Mushroom Base

   Heat a pan on high flame. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic and 2 chopped green chilies. Stir and cook lightly.

5. 5.Cook Mushrooms

   Add 250 grams of quartered mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Cook on high flame, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their water, the water evaporates, and the mushrooms turn slightly brown. Transfer the cooked mushrooms to a bowl.

6. 6.Make White Sauce

   In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter melts, add 2 tablespoons of refined flour. Cook on low flame, mixing continuously, until the flour has a sandy texture. Gradually add 500 ml of milk in 3-4 stages, whisking continuously after each addition to prevent lumps, until a smooth creamy sauce is formed.

7. 7.Finish Creamy Mushroom

   Add the cooked mushrooms back into the sauce. Add a pinch of oregano, a pinch of red chili flakes, and a pinch of freshly crushed black peppercorns. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mushrooms and spices are well incorporated into the sauce. Taste the sauce and add salt if required. Mix well.

8. 8.Plate and Serve

   Serve the lemon coriander rice in a bowl. Pour the creamy mushroom sauce next to the rice. Garnish with red chili flakes and fresh chopped coriander.