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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Annette Breard says
You should put in the directions, just the white onions and garlic. Save the green onions for the end
Janet says
This recipe is a keeper. Having it again tonight!!!!!
Nagi says
I’m so glad you love it Janet, that’s great to hear! N x
Allison Adams says
Even though I couldn’t make it exactly according to the recipe (just used what I had on hand), it was delicious! I will definitely make this again.
Nagi says
That’s great to hear Allison!! N x
Patty W says
I followed the recipe, but on the top of it, I added some boiled chicken breast and green beans at the end. They tasted so great and delicious! Thank you Nagi for sharing this.
Nagi says
Sounds perfect Patty, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! N x
CHERYL EATON says
Nagi, I make this same rice dish! I use beef broth and put it in a baking dish and bake it. You have saved me from having to use (and wash) a separate dish, and from having to turn on the oven! Probably not a big deal for you right now, but it’s August and HOT here in the US. thanks for the recipe!
Barry Scott says
My new go to rice dish. Absolutely delicious.
Lisa says
Just making this for the 5th time, it’s so nice, I’m addicted! I use a white & wild rice mix & cook for around 19 minutes & it comes out perfect.
Brian says
Nagi, I used this recipe months ago and it worked fantastically. I’m going to use it again, but can I substitute water instead of broth? Trying to manage my salt intake. Thanks!
Althea W says
Came out delicious; loved the flavor. My rice was a little firm when my liquid evaporated. Was it supposed to be soft?
Nagi says
Hi Alethea, the rice should be perfectly cooked, try turning down the heat and cooking slightly longer so the rice can cook a little longer. N x
Lori D-L says
Made this as a side dish with grilled venison. Oh my! Soooo delish!
Larry M says
Since I’m also a mushroom lover I gave this recipe a shot and it was hands-down the best rice dish I’ve had in a long, long time. Made it with baby bellas and jasmine rice. It is now one of my favorites
Ruth Cann says
Beautiful and even better the second night. Thank you
Gert W. says
I’m trying this tonight!:)
Nagi says
Love to know what you think Gert! N x
Robyn says
Just had a second helping love it,again thank you Nagi😋
Nagi says
Wahoo, I’m so glad you love it Robyn! N x
Jenny says
There is only one problem with this recipe, it’s just too delicious. I made it as an accompaniment to a curry. The normally fussy boys wolfed it down, and have asked for it again/regularly . I’m having to hide the leftovers under the fruit if I want any for myself😂.
Sylygrl says
Made this tonight and it was delicious! Trying to eat less meat as it has gotten super expensive these days. Made a string bean salad with grape tomatoes and hard boiled eggs. I used the whites of the scallions in the salad and the green tips in the rice. Nothing wasted! So so good! Thanks for sharing this healthy and delicious recipe.
Ashley Cuilty says
Just made this with the chanterelles we picked today. It was so delicious, our teenager and 2 year old devoured it! Nobody missed having meat but I’m looking forward to trying it with chicken too like so many other reviewers have. I can’t wait to make this for the next family get together. Thank you so much for another fantastic recipe!
Nagi says
That’s great to hear Ashley! N x
Lynette says
Made this for dinner added some chicken thigh, so delicious
Susan says
Made this last night and it was so fabulous that I am making it again tonight and adding chicken! Thank you so much for sharing!
Missy says
Hello, Nagi,
Quick question…do you mean 1.5 cups of rice as in regular measuring cups or the cups that come with the rice cooker? 😆 Also, do you think this would work in a rice cooker? Thanks!
Nagi says
Hi Missy – I always use a standard measuring cup (if you’re ever unsure, go by the gram amount as that’s standard no matter where you’re located). Unfortunately this one as written wont work in a rice cooker. N x