Shiitake Mushroom Fried Rice with Asparagus
Better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes. This vegan fried rice uses leftover rice, shiitake mushrooms, and asparagus for a simple, flavor-packed weeknight dinner.
4 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegtable oil
- 2 cups chopped asparagus into small pieces about a handful
- 1 cup shiitake mushroom
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- a pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon chili paste sambal Olek or sriracha
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook 3 to 5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the shiitake mushrooms without extra oil. Stir constantly until cooked through and slightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the asparagus.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so they don't burn.
- Add the cooked rice and stir until everything is heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and chili paste. Pour over the rice and mix carefully without smashing the grains.
- Add the mushrooms and asparagus back to the skillet. Add a pinch of salt, taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Day-old rice works best here. Freshly cooked rice is too wet and will clump instead of frying up fluffy and loose. If you only have fresh rice, spread it on a sheet pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
Swap the shiitakes for cremini, portobello, or any mushroom you have on hand. No asparagus? Use broccoli florets, peas, or green beans instead.
Add sesame oil with the sauce at the end, not at the start. High heat destroys its flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 234g | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 819mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg