Fried rice is one of my favorite things to make whenever I’m busy and need to put something together quickly. I’ve shared some super easy fried rice recipes, such as 10-minute Egg Fried Rice, Pork Fried Rice, Soy Sauce Fried Rice, and Vegetable Fried Rice. These recipes turn your stale leftover rice into a delightful side dish or light main in no time. Now that the weather is cooling off, you might start to see more mushroom varieties popping up in the grocery store or farmer’s market. Or maybe you’ve foraged for wild mushrooms in the woods. I want to introduce this scrumptious mushroom fried rice recipe so you have another way to enjoy your delicious mushrooms in season.
Mushroom fried rice ingredients
What types of mushrooms to use
You can use almost any type of mushroom in this recipe and the result would be tasty. I used:
Maitake mushrooms King oyster mushrooms (or King Trumpet) Oyster mushrooms Shimeji mushrooms (Beech mushrooms)
The other common and delicious mushrooms include:
White button mushrooms Crimini mushrooms Portabella mushrooms Shiitake mushrooms Enoki mushrooms
No matter what type of mushrooms you plan to use, just remember to either cut or separate them into similar sized pieces / batches, so they cook evenly together. For me, I prefer to use at least two types of mushrooms to add flavor. However, it’s totally OK to just use one type of mushroom. If you plan to use shiitake mushrooms, I would only use a small amount and pair it with other, milder mushrooms. Because shiitake mushrooms are quite strong and the dish would taste quite intense if you use a ton of them.
The best rice for fried rice
I like to use overnight jasmine rice for fried rice due to its texture. By overnight, I mean any rice that is not freshly cooked and has been left in the fridge or freezer for a day or more. Once refrigerated, rice will lose moisture and dry out, so the grains will separate nicely and turn crispier in the fried rice. Medium grain (including jasmine) rice is my favorite, because it is less starchy than short grain rice and holds together better than long grain rice. You can also use brown rice for mushroom fried rice as well, if you prefer.
Mise en place
When you’re ready to cook, your table should have:
Beaten eggs Mixed sauce Sliced green onion Butter (optional but highly recommended) Prepped mushrooms Cooked rice
How to cook mushroom fried rice
Start by lightly scramble the eggs and transfer to a plate. Sear the mushrooms, move them to one side of the pan, then melt the butter. Add the rice over the butter, cook the rice for a bit, then pour in the sauce. Stir everything together and keep cooking. Add back the eggs and green onion. Mix everything together to finish up.
Good practice for mushroom fried rice
To make great fried rice, it’s important to properly sear the ingredients. I used a very large skillet (12.6”) so I cooked the rice with the mushrooms. If your skillet is smaller, I highly recommend cooking the mushrooms until browned and cooked through, then take them out before cooking the rice. You can add the mushrooms back at the end.
Easy dishes to pair with mushroom fried rice
Pan Fried Salmon (香煎三文鱼) Pan Fried Tofu (脆皮豆腐) Beef with Oyster Sauce (蚝油牛肉) Chinese Lemon Chicken Scallion Beef Stir Fry (葱爆牛肉)
