Mushroom Rice

Mushroom Rice is a flavorful and healthy dish, perfect for any occasion. This rice recipe combines the earthy taste of mushrooms with stock and fragrant herbs to create a delicious and satisfying meal. Easy to make, using simple ingredients, serve it as a side dish or as the main course, Mushroom Rice is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The mushroom fried rice recipe will create rice for 4 generous side dish portions. See the notes section for stock to rice ratio to create more.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 250 g Mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 small Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 400 g Basmati Rice (or white long grain rice)
• 1 Vegetable Stock Pot
• 625 ml Hot Water
• Salt & Pepper
• Fresh Parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Fry: Rinse rice until water runs clear to remove excess starch.Gently fry the mushrooms and onions in olive oil on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Or until cooked to your taste.
2. 2Garlic: Add garlic and stir through for 2 minutes
3. 3Rice: Add white rice, stir through to soak up any remaining oil.
4. 4Stock: Mix the stock pot with the water and pour in with the mushrooms and rice.
5. 5Boil: Bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, give a final stir, turn down to the lowest heat and place lid on to the pan.
6. 6Cook for 10 minutes at the lowest setting. Keep the lid on the whole time; no need to stir.
7. 7Steam: After 10 minutes, turn the heat off. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID. Leave your mushroom rice to cook in its own steam for 15-20 minutes.
8. 8Fluff up the rice with a fork, adding extra seasoning to taste.
9. 9Garnish: Transfer to a serving dish. Add a sprinkle of parsley to garnish.