Meet your new favourite mushroom recipe! Rice infused with earthy mushroom flavour tossed through with caramelised mushrooms, this Mushroom Rice is worthy of being a meal by itself.
Also see Baked Mushroom Rice!
A Mushroom recipe for mushroom lovers!
This one is for mushrooms lovers! Though….in all honesty, I know not of any mushroom haters. I’m a Banana Hater (slimy horrible, stinky thing!).
I know a hater of all things “bouncy” (fish cakes, tofu etc), a capsicum hater, and a hater of all things that smell like…..errr…. wind. Egg, popcorn and corn apparently fall into this category.
But I’ve never heard of a Mushroom Hater. Have you??
This recipe is pretty straight forward. It has a giant mound of mushrooms in it – 750g / 1.5 lb to be exact – which does take time to cook until golden. But the cooking part is a cinch.
How to make Mushroom Rice (my way!)
There are a couple of things I think I do differently to most Mushroom Rice recipes. Nothing schmancy, this is just the way I do it:
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Stir through some browned mushrooms at the end – So brown them, then remove them, and add some of them back in at the end. This is because the mushrooms that are cooked with the rice lose their caramelisation and we all know what a fan I am of the golden bits. Always the best flavour!
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Rice is stained brown from the mushrooms – If you cook the mushrooms on high heat and brown them nicely, the base of the pot will basically be entirely brown. And when the broth is added, it deglazes the pot so all that brown stuff* mixes into the broth and all that flavour ends up in the rice. You’ll see it in the video (below the recipe, where it always is!)
*It’s called fond! That’s the technical term. 🙂
What to serve with Mushroom Rice
Personally, I’m happy scoffing down a giant bowl of this as a meal in itself!
But it usually makes an appearance as a side dish. I can’t think of any main that it wouldn’t go well with – and it also pairs well with any cuisines as well. It’s just as at home alongside your favourite Roast Chicken as it is with Chinese BBQ Pork. I’d serve it with Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce, a Steak with Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce or even a Steak with a Japanese Butter Sauce.
And here are a few suggestions for some quick and easy main dishes that Mushroom Rice would be a terrific side for:
Quick mains to serve with Mushroom Rice
Enjoy! – Nagi x
Watch how to make it
Rice with Mushrooms recipe video! Note the part where I add some of the broth to deglaze the pot and it turns a dark brown colour, that’s why my rice is brown (and extra tasty! 😉 ).
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Mushroom Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 tbsp olive oil , separated
- 30g / 2 tbsp butter
- 750g / 1.5 lb mushrooms , sliced 3 - 5 mm / 1/8 - 1/5" thick (Note 1)
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 small onion , finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, uncooked (Note 2)
- 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock / broth (or chicken) (Note 3)
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups green onions , sliced
- Optional: More butter to stir through
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over high heat. Add half the mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Season with salt and pepper then remove and set aside (we put these in at the end, mushrooms cooked in rice don't stay as golden).
- If the pot is dry, another 1/2 - 1 tbsp oil, and add butter. When melted, add onions and garlic.
- Cook for 30 seconds, then add remaining mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are lightly browned (they won't caramelise as well as the first batch) and the base of the pot is brown.
- Add rice and a splash of broth. Mix so the brown stuff on the bottom of the pot mixes into the liquid. (Video below helpful here)
- Once the base of the pot is clean, add remaining liquid. Place lid on, bring to a simmer then turn down to medium low.
- Cook for 15 minutes or until there is no residual liquid (tilt pot to check).
- Remove from stove, remove lid, QUICKLY toss in reserved mushrooms and scallions, put lid back on. Leave for 10 minutes (do not skip this step!).
- Fluff rice using a fork or wooden spoon. OPTIONAL: Stir through more butter. 🙂 Serve!
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
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Robert (Bobby) Marullo says
OMG, OMG, OMG… You did it again Nagi and the recipe was perfect. The only change I made in it was to add a package of Steamer Peas which I cooked half way through in the Microwave about 3 minutes and then added them to your wonderful recipe when I added in the balance of the mushrooms. I am a definite mushroom lover and always look to whatever I am cooking to use them. My finished product looked exactly like your pictures, except for the peas.
This is really 10 Stars not 5. Only one disappointed in not getting a taste was my Cody, but since ah’s ” loves him than my luggage” , I gave him a wonderful chicken thigh, boneless, that I made with Chicken Cacciatore and some cut up linguini, since he is an “Italian Dog”…. LOL… He licked that bowl for 15 minutes until I picked it up. Thought he was going to wear it out. Nagi, your the best and I my daughter has already informed me that I am to make your wonderful Osso Bucco this weekend, Labor Day, here in the States , or else!!!
Keep on publishing and ” ah’s will keep on eaten” as they says with a “Southern Drawl” …
Love ya and Dozer too!
Bobby
Nagi says
I NEVER plan to stop! N x
Barbie Mc says
I could live on shrooms!!! ❤️
Can I ask the significance in cooking the shrooms in two different batches? Is it just for different flavor?
I’m def trying this and I also love someone else’s idea about adding chicken. Yummy!!!
Nagi says
Hi Barbie! The reason is that if you put them all in at the same time, there is too much so they kind of stew and don’t brown. 🙂 Worth doing in two batches as the browning adds to the flavour of the rice! N xx
Jordan says
Just made this dish tonight and added chicken. So good!
Nagi says
Chicken is a GREAT addition to this! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it Jordan! N x
Maureen says
This was an excellent mushroom rice recipe! Simple and extremely tasty : ) Thank you!
Nagi says
That’s terrific to hear Maureen, thanks for leaving a review! N x
Dj says
Wow the mushroom rice recipe is easy and very delicious. I used Jasmine rice as you suggested. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Nagi says
That’s terrific to hear Dj, thanks for leaving a review! N x
Cindy says
Made this today but stirred in 1 1/2# shrimp that I’d sauteed in garlic, butter and a couple shakes of crushed red pepper. Its a keeper!
Nagi says
YUUUUMMMM!!
richard collins says
love your recipes, they are the best ever
Nagi says
Thanks Richard!! N xx
Allison says
Sounds delicious but how many cups of sliced mushrooms equal 1.5 lbs? I don’t have a food scale and I buy the prepackaged mushrooms. Thanks!
Nagi says
Hi Allison! Gosh… I’m not sure. LOTS. 8 – 10 cups. It could take even more than 1.5 lb so don’t be shy about it! 🙂
cindy bastion says
Prepackaged comes in 8oz and 16 oz pkg so get 3 of the smaller size.
Linda Mananquil says
I was going to do this without a recipe for experiment because I love mushrooms but now you have a recipe for it so I”ll just follow it. Thanks.
Nagi says
Hope you love it Linda! N x
Pauline Day says
Hi Nagi
I am a mushroom HATER!!! I don’t like the look of them, the smell of them and especially not the taste. My poor hubby loves them so either has to cook them himself or go without. LOL
I only watched your video on this recipe to see of Dozer was in it and you didn’t disapoint. I love all the photos of him…he’s such a star!!
Don’t worry Nagi I love you too.
Nagi says
Ba ha ha! You’re forgiven Pauline, I think everyone has a weird HATE! My weird hate is bananas! 🙂 N xx
Leanne says
Lol. Love this recipe and you. Think the chef term for the brown stuff is caramelisation- i.e. packed with flavour. adding the stock, is de-glazing, grabbing all that flavour from the pan. I’m definitely trying this recipe and will be following your page. Thank you x
Nagi says
Ahhh Caramelisation! MUCH more pro word for it! 😂 N xx
Pam Addoms says
It’s called fond.
Nagi says
I learn something new every day! 🙂 N x
karen says
Hi Nagi,
Love your recipes and looking forward to trying this one!! do you think the left overs would work as arancini?
Nagi says
Hi Karen! Hmmm, I think the rice is too fluffy, sorry! 🙁 N x
Wynn says
Very, very good! Looked great in the photos, but tasted even better than it looked.
I hadn’t made mushroom rice with regular rice before, but will be making it again. It’s a nice change from the mushroom risotto I usually make. Pressure cooker = perfect risotto with no stirring in 6-8 minutes of pressure, so that’s easy also, but fluffy rice seems more versatile somehow, so I would probably make this more often than risotto for that reason. I’ll be keeping this recipe handy, thanks!
Nagi says
WHOOT! So pleased you enjoyed this Wynn! N xx
Greg K says
Added 1/2 cup slivered almonds for protein and subbed some
rehydrated ‘shrooms for some of the fresh ones. Put the dried ‘shrooms in
a saucepan with some of the stock, cut the rest of the stuff, then go back and
use a stick blender, food processor or blender to knock them down to 1/8″/2-3mm
pieces and add both the rehydrated mushrooms and almonds at the same time
as the stock. Great way to use up ‘shrooms left in a paper bag (never plastic!) that
got left in the refrigerator too long and dried out. Also requires just a bit more stock
as the dried ‘shrooms suck up a bunch of it. For about 1 cup dried mushrooms added
1/4 cup stock to the total amount of stock (use as much of the stock as needed during
the maceration process). Yummy. Great main dish yesterday and enough for leftovers
for 2 more meals (for 1 person). Used criminis as they are the same price here ($3.49USD/lb)
as white button mushrooms.
Nagi says
Oh WOW Greg, that sounds amazing! You’re showing me up! 😉 N xx
Kimberli Howard says
Nagi, you are adorable! Keep the deliciousness coming!
Nagi says
I will never STOP! 😂
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says
One of my favorite fall dishes! LOVE all those mushrooms.
Nagi says
SHROOMS are the BEST in any form! 😂 N x
Judith says
Sorry, another question. If I do want to add something else (eg. Chicken), at which point should I add it? Many thanks!
Nagi says
YUM that would be terrific! I would use thigh fillets (juicier than breast) and brown it after the first batch of mushrooms, then take the chicken out and add the onion + other half of mushrooms (if chicken is added at the same time there is just too much stuff in the pot). Then add the chicken in with the broth. YUM! N x
Judith says
Thanks, this recipe is certainly on my menu for the coming week!
Judith says
Hi, i would also like to know if i can cook this in a rice cooker. If i get up all the brown stuff and dissolve them into the stock before putting everything in the rice cooker? Any other tips?
Nagi says
Hi Judith! Certainly, just the way you describe – dissolve the brown stuff into the liquid then tip it all into a rice cooker 🙂 N x
Sharon says
Hi Nagi,
I made this tonight and it was amazing!!!!
Nagi says
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this Sharon! Thank you for sharing your feedback. 🙂 N x
Eha says
One of my favourite go-to recipes, tho’ I try to afford a few browns and Asians in the mix . . . and brandy kind’of plays a part :} ! Oh I wish there was a Harris Farm outlet near me or they would deliver into my area – National Parks are not their ideal destination !! I had major computer issues again last weekend, BUT, Nagi – PLEASE hope the ruddy NBN stays away from your area as long as possible, or you will have the SLOWEST service in the world with an over 70% chance of major problems – the old-fashioned module we are getting here is totally outmoded ere it has even begun! It took me four months to ‘come back;’ from being almost forcibly taken over . . . . I’ll wait until the very last minute and hope to be able to use other possible transmission by then! I mean it !!! Dozer methinks he is not being offered mushroom rice: that is a meat grin !!!
Nagi says
No way! NBN is worse??? WHAT???!! I am still struggling, there’s a tower down near my place, SO ANNOYING!!!
Eha says
Just about the slowest Broadband in the world. Look up Mr Google !!! I believe some 70% who sign up have major problems. Many have no Internet service for weeks: like businesses which work on line or it is on-and-off for no explicable reason. . [Supposedly ‘teething problems !!!!} The signal comes to the ‘node’ not your place . . . I believe mine was found 4kms away !! No phone if there is an outage. I only enquired after an ‘offer’ letter and said ‘not for the moment’ about six months ago. They agreed but someone had made a ‘boo-boo’, put a request in, then realized and tried to cancel and there I was stuck with either a dead or unworkable computer for four months because there was a bunfight between Broadband and ADSL! Nearly 70 hours total on the phone etc etc et al: Oh, became ‘best friends’ with half the managers in India and the Philippines . . . and put on ten years of age! I’ll fight NBN off till the last moment: here a few got it and had immediate hassles . . .