Black Rice Bowl with Chicken and Mushrooms
This Black Rice Bowl with Chicken and Mushrooms combines tender chicken thighs, earthy mushrooms and nutty black rice in a savoury miso-tamari glaze. The Thermomix TM7 weighs, chops and cooks everything in one bowl, delivering an Asian-inspired main course with deep umami flavour and minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Black Rice Bowl with Chicken and Mushrooms Thermomix TM7 is the kind of quick weeknight dinner that looks and tastes far more elaborate than the effort it takes. Nutty black rice forms the base, topped with golden seared chicken thighs and mushrooms tossed in a glossy sauce made from white miso, tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil and garlic. Searching for recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine that deliver real depth of flavour? This one nails it: the TM7 grinds the garlic and miso into a smooth paste, then heats the sauce gently so the miso never loses its savoury character while the maple syrup and tamari caramelise around the chicken. The earthiness of fresh mushrooms balances the sweet-salty glaze, and a light spray of olive oil keeps everything on the healthier side. Serve it in deep bowls for a family dinner or pack it into containers for next-day meal prep — the flavours only improve overnight.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the black rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch, otherwise the grains stick together and the base of your bowl becomes gluey rather than fluffy and separate.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with kitchen paper before searing them; a dry surface gives you a golden crust and helps the miso-tamari glaze cling to the meat instead of sliding off.
- For a milder family version, halve the miso and add a spoonful of maple syrup extra — children usually love the sweeter glaze, and you can serve the mushrooms on the side for fussy eaters.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian variation: replace the chicken thighs with firm tofu cubes and use chickpea miso instead of shiro miso. Sear the tofu in the sesame oil first so it stays crisp under the same maple-tamari glaze with mushrooms.
- Festive variation: swap the chicken for prawns and add pak choi steamed on top; finish the black rice bowl with sesame seeds, spring onion and a drizzle of extra sesame oil for an elegant dinner-party version.
Why this recipe works
Achieving restaurant-quality texture with black rice can be a challenge, but perfection is within reach. This Black Rice Bowl with Chicken and Mushrooms delivers precise flavours and ideal consistencies every time. Thanks to the Thermomix TM7’s intelligent temperature control, your chicken remains succulent whilst the rice achieves the perfect bite. You can finally eliminate the guesswork from your kitchen, ensuring flawless results that impress. Experience the satisfaction of a perfectly balanced dish, crafted effortlessly with technology designed for those who refuse to compromise on quality.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise weighing - The Thermomix built-in scale weighs the black rice and water directly in the bowl to the gram. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops the garlic clove in seconds into tiny pieces that infuse the miso glaze evenly. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Silky grinding - Grinding function of the Thermomix blends the shiro miso into a smooth paste with no lumps. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - The TM7 heats the tamari, maple syrup and sesame oil without burning the sweet glaze. [Heating]. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix stirs the mushrooms and chicken hands-free so the sauce coats every piece. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- garlic clove
- sesame oil
- maple syrup
- tamari sauce
- white miso (or shiro miso)
- fresh mushrooms
- chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- black rice
- water
- olive oil spray