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Mushroom Fried Rice

July 25, 2022 by Susanne 4 Comments

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This recipe for Mushroom Fried Rice is a great side dish that comes together in just a few minutes and is perfect to pair with your favorite Asian and Asian Inspired dishes.  

A white bowl filled with Mushroom Fried Rice next to sauce bowl of soy sauce and a pinch bowl of red pepper flakes.

 

This is my version of Mushroom Fried Rice. I do not claim to this to be an authentic Chinese recipe. If you are interested in learning about the Chinese method of preparing Mushroom Fried Rice check out this post from The Woks Of Life.

A close up photo of fried rice with mushroom and sliced green onion ins a wooden spoon.

 

How to prepare Mushroom Fried Rice?

Ingredients: 

  • white rice 
  • sliced mushrooms
  • white onion 
  • scallions
  • chicken broth 
  • butter 
  • salt and pepper 

Measured ingredients needed for make Mushroom Fried Rice presented in clear bowls on a wood background.

 

Special Equipment:

  • large skillet or wok

Directions: 

  1. Prepare the rice according to package directions and set it aside. 
  2. In a wok or large skillet over medium high heat melt the butter. 
  3. Cook the onions until they are tender, about three minutes, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant. 
  4.  Combine the mushrooms with onion and and garlic cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce and rice and season with salt and pepper then stir to combine.
  6. Cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed into the rice.

Substitutions and Variations: 

  • White rice can be swapped for brown rice or Jasmine rice. 
  • Looking for a lower carb version? Try using cauliflower rice! 
  • Make this a vegetarian recipe by using vegetable broth rather than chicken broth.
  • Want to add some spice and flavor? Add one tablespoon deseeded chopped jalapeño or pickled jalapeños when you add the mushrooms. Continue following the directions as written.
  • You can turn this side dish into a main dish by tofu or a protein like: chopped chicken, shrimp or salmon 
  • You can also add more finely chopped vegetables to this dish to add flavor or to enjoy as a meatless dinner some options to try: diced carrots, broccoli, celery, green peas, diced red bell pepper. 

 

What to serve with Mushroom Fried Rice:

Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Salmon

Teriyaki Steak Bites

Potstickers

A large skillet with Mushroom Fried Rice rests on a blue backdrop.

I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it! 

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne

A white bowl filled with Mushroom Fried Rice next to sauce bowl of soy sauce and a pinch bowl of red pepper flakes.
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Spicy Mushroom Fried Rice

This recipe for Spicy Mushroom Fried Rice is a great side dish that comes together in just a few minutes and is a great with chicken, pork, beef or fish.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, Chinese Inspired
Keyword Fried Rice, Mushroom Fried Rice, Rice Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 184 kcal
Susanne Susanne Eagan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups white rice prepared
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 12 oz mushrooms from a jar, sliced
  • ¼ cup scallions sliced
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions and set it aside

  2. In a large skillet over medium high hear melt the butter

  3. Cook the onions until tender, about three minutes, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  4. Combine the mushrooms with onion and and garlic cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. Add chicken broth, soy sauce and rice and season with salt and pepper then stir to combine.

  6. Cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

Recipe Notes

1) You can exchange white rice for Jasmine rice or brown rice any of these varieties will work wonderfully in this recipe.

2) Add fully cooked chopped chicken, salmon or shrimp in lastly and toss into the fried rice.

3) Try adding some vegetables: carrots, broccoli, celery, green peas or red bell pepper. Chop firm vegetables into small even pieces to ensure even cooking and add to wok or skillet when you add the onion and jalapeño. Frozen peas are great for this recipe no need to thaw just toss them in frozen.

4) Nutritional information is estimated and does not reflect additional vegetables or proteins

Nutrition Facts
Spicy Mushroom Fried Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 184 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 404mg18%
Potassium 90mg3%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 159IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

 

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  1. Linda Primmer

    February 20, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    Thanks for a healthy dish recipe. I love some spice to my dishes and the mushrooms are an added bonus. Thanks for sharing at DI&DI. Enjoy your week.

    Reply
  2. lori

    February 21, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    This looks delicious! I LOVE mushrooms!

    Reply
  3. Miz Helen

    February 21, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing your delicious Spicy mushroom Fried Rice with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  4. Lou Perseo

    October 12, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    It doesn’t mention how much butter to use?

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