Mushroom Rice A Quick 35 Minutes Recipe

Mushroom is one of my favorite things to eat and it was my favorite even when I was a non-vegetarian. That’s the reason you will find a lot of mushroom recipes on my blog. If you want to try them, I have shared a list of my mushroom recipes further in this post. Today I am sharing a simple mushroom rice recipe which is made with some very basic ingredients but the final dish is full of flavors. It’s vegan and gluten-free.

What goes in mushroom rice?

To make this simple rice with mushrooms recipe, you will need the ingredients shown below:

Ingredient notes

Mushrooms: I have used white button mushrooms to make mushroom rice but you can use whichever variety you like. Even a combination of different mushrooms can be used. It will give the dish an interesting texture and make it more flavorful. You can also use canned mushrooms. However, avoid using frozen ones in this recipe as they will lose their shape in this dish. Rice: I have used long-grain basmati rice. You can use any rice variety with long or medium-sized grains. Jasmine rice also goes well in this dish. Don’t use a very starchy variety like sticky rice. Vegetable bouillon cubes: Instead of using vegetable bouillon cubes and water, you can also use vegetable stock or mushroom stock to make this dish.

How to make (step-by-step instructions)?

Step 1: Heat oil in a cooking pot. Add chopped onion and cook until it turns translucent. Step 2: Add minced garlic and the chopped white part of spring onion. Saute for a few seconds. Step 3: Add sliced mushrooms. Step 4: Stir fry on a high flame until the moisture released by the mushrooms dries up. Step 5: Add crumbled vegetable bouillon cubes, chili flakes, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Saute for about a minute. Step 6: Add rinsed rice and saute for a minute. Step 7: Add water and mix. Step 8: Cook covered for 13-15 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Step 9: Once done, switch off the stove. Remove the lid only after 5 minutes of switching off the stove. Step 10: Add chopped spring onion greens. Steps 11 and 12: Fluff rice with a fork and mix spring onion greens with mushroom rice. Your easy mushroom rice is ready to be enjoyed!

How to serve mushroom rice?

Mushroom rice can be served with any gravy or stir-fried dish of choice. Mostly, I prefer enjoying the simple flavors of rice and mushrooms without any other dish on the side. But sometimes I also pair it up with a side dish like:

Storing, freezing, and reheating tips

To store, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze mushroom rice in freezer-safe containers for 3 months. To reheat, transfer to a pan sprinkle some water, cover the pot, and reheat on the stovetop until nicely heated. Keep stirring in between after every 3-4 minutes. You can also reheat it in a microwave. For that transfer the rice to a microwave-safe container. Sprinkle some water and microwave for a few minutes. Keep taking out the container after every 1 minute, stir, and put it back again until evenly heated.

Recipe tips, tricks, and variation suggestions

Feel free to use mushrooms of your choice to make mushroom rice. You can also combine different varieties of mushrooms. They will not only make this dish more flavorful but will also give it an interesting texture. Cut mushrooms into big chunks as they shrink in size after getting cooked. For extra mushroom flavor, use mushroom stock to cook rice. You can also add some chopped vegetables like green peas, beans, or carrots to this dish. The ratio of rice and water will vary depending on the type of rice you are using.

Frequently asked questions

More easy vegan or vegetarian rice recipes

I love rice and try to eat it in at least one meal every day. If you are also a rice lover like me then don’t miss to check out some easy rice recipes below: