Mushroom fried rice is a popular Chinese delicacy which tastes delicious! In fact, when I brought up this recipe, my colleague Jasmine asked, “Is that a thing?” I’m here to tell you, yes, it is “a thing!”
Mushroom Fried Rice (with step-by-step photos)
This is the perfect vegetarian main dish with all the flavours of Chinese takeout without the MSG or heavy sauces.
Mushroom fried rice is one of those dishes that I’ve always wanted to try, but I never really got around to it. It seemed so simple and kind of boring, but you know what? This recipe is DELICIOUS! The mushrooms are sautéed in a little bit of butter and soy sauce then tossed with some rice, egg, scallions, peas and bell pepper. Then everything gets mixed together and baked until the eggs are done.
It’s easy to make too! If you have leftover rice from another meal, this is the perfect recipe for using it up. You can also use chicken or pork instead of beef if you prefer meatless options. And if you have leftover vegetables from another recipe (like book choy), feel free to add more of those as well!
Mushroom fried rice is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and mushrooms, which are often overlooked in other recipes. It’s also a great way to use up some of your favourite vegetables or mushrooms, if you happen to have some extra in the fridge. And it’s quick enough that you can make it on a weeknight!
You can use any type of mushroom in this recipe, but shiitake mushrooms work especially well because they have such a meaty texture. You could also use portobellos or cremini mushrooms if you don’t have shiitakes on hand.
Mushroom fried rice is a convenient way to make a delicious dish. It’s easy, healthy, and can be made with whatever mushrooms you have on hand.
If you like spicy food, add some sriracha sauce or chili oil to your bowl. If you prefer a milder flavor, use soy sauce instead of the chili oil.
This recipe also works well with other types of mushrooms (porcini mushrooms, for example), or even just one type of mushroom such as white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms.