Mushroom Fried Rice Recipe

Indo-Chinese cuisine is widely loved by people of all age groups. From noodles to chili potatoes, chili paneer, spring rolls, and more, we have loved each and every delicacy. However, the most adored and loved delicacy is none other than fried rice. The best part? You can make fried rice in various ways including paneer fried rice, mixed veg fried rice, burnt garlic fried rice, and the list is never-ending. Here we bring you one more delicacy, which is called mushroom fried rice.

How to Make Mushroom Fried Rice

Prep :

Cook the basmati or any rice and allow it to cool completely. You can keep the rice in the refrigerator to get extra firm if you want. Also, wash and slice the mushrooms and bell pepper.

Stir Fry:

Heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame or olive oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Then add onions and green chili and cook for about 2 minutes till the onions turn soft. Then add sliced mushrooms, capsicum and stir fry till the vegetables are cooked and tender. The mushrooms will ooze out water, do not worry. It will evaporate in a few minutes. Then add soy sauce, vinegar, and saute on a high flame, stirring regularly without getting burnt. Add the cooked rice, salt, and ground black pepper and gently mix it evenly. Let this be in a low flame for 2-3 minutes.

Final Garnishing:

Sprinkle sliced spring onions just before serving. Then, quick Mushroom Fried Rice is ready to serve.

What to Serve with Mushroom Fried Rice?

Serve the Mushroom Fried Rice recipe with sriracha sauce or some Manchurian gravy. If you dont prefer sides, eat it as is.

Tips

Make sure the heat is medium-high to high heat while stir-frying. Don’t cover the pan. This causes the mushrooms to steam. Add soya sauce, in the end, prevent it from absorbing too much into the mushrooms and making them too mushy. Try to use low-sodium soya sauce, and if you are looking for gluten-free, use Tamari, or also Coconut Aminos to replace the soy sauce, and it’s the best!

Variations

Protein: Add ½ cup of crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), scrambled tofu, or eggs. Greens: Stir in some spinach leaves or kale towards the end of the cooking time. Spicy: Add either crushed red pepper flakes or a few teaspoons of sriracha or schezwan sauce. Oil: You can also use coconut oil or sesame oil for this recipe Keto: Replace basmati rice with cauliflower rice. You can also add broccoli or edamame to the keto diet.