Mushroom Fried Rice is a delicious Indian Chinese style rice that can be prepared with leftover rice in just 15 minutes and makes a great weeknight or lunchbox meal that everyone will love. Vegan and kid approved!
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WHAT TO SERVE WITH MUSHROOM FRIED RICE?
Mushroom Fried Rice can be served with sriracha sauce or some Manchurian gravy .If you dont prefer sides then it can be eaten as it is.
VARIATIONS FOR MAKING MUSHROOM FRIED RICE
Protein: Add 1/2 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 for keto diet.
TIPS FOR MAKING MUSHROOM FRIED RICE:
- 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 prevents it from absorbing too much into the cauliflower and making it too mushy.
- Try to use low sodium soya sauce and if you are looking for gluten-free use Tamari or also Coconut Aminos replaces the soy sauce and it’s the best!
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HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM FRIED RICE
PREP :
Cook the basmati or any kind of rice and allow it to cool completely.If you want you can keep the rice in the refrigerator to get extra firm.
Also wash and slice the mushrooms and bell pepper.
STIR FRY:
In a skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame or olive oil over medium high heat.
Add the minced garlic and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.
Then add onions and green chilli and cook about 2 minutes till 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 few minutes.
Then add soy sauce ,vinegar and saute in a high flame stirring regularly without getting burnt.
Add the cooked rice, salt and ground black pepper to this 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.
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Mushroom Fried Rice
Ingredients
measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 1 cup White mushrooms ,sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive or sesame oil
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Green chillies ,slit lengthwise
- 1/2 cup Bell Pepper ,thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoon Soya Sauce (adjust to suit your taste)
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar (optional)
- 1.5 cups Cooked Basmati Rice (1/2 cup raw rice)
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
PREP :
- Cook the basmati or any kind of rice and allow it to cool completely.If you want you can keep the rice in the refrigerator to get extra firm.
- Also wash and slice the mushrooms and bell pepper.
STIR FRY:
- In a skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame or olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.
- Then add onions and green chilli and cook about 2 minutes till 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 few minutes.
- Then add soy sauce ,vinegar and saute in a high flame stirring regularly without getting burnt.
- Add the cooked rice, salt and ground black pepper to this 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.
Notes
Variations for Making Mushroom Fried Rice
Protein: Add 1/2 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 for keto diet.Tips For Making Mushroom Fried Rice
- 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 prevents it from absorbing too much into the cauliflower and making it too mushy.
- Try to use low sodium soya sauce and if you are looking for gluten-free use Tamari or also Coconut Aminos replaces the soy sauce and it’s the best!
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