Garlic Mushroom Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Spinach
In short: Browned garlic mushrooms and wilted spinach over steamed rice, topped with a runny fried egg. A cheap, filling vegetarian dinner in 35 minutes. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 490 kcal
Rice, a fried egg and something savory on top is an everyday dinner in many homes, and mushrooms make a very good topping. Here they are browned hard in a hot pan, then finished with garlic and a splash of soy sauce until glossy, with a big handful of spinach wilted in at the end. The runny yolk acts as the sauce. It takes about 35 minutes and costs very little.
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a sieve until the water runs mostly clear. Put it in a saucepan with the water and salt, bring to a boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half of the mushrooms in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring little, until deeply browned. Move them to a plate and repeat with another tablespoon of oil and the remaining mushrooms.
- Return all the mushrooms to the pan and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the soy sauce, sugar and pepper and toss for 30 seconds until glossy.
- Add the spinach in handfuls and stir until it wilts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Take the pan off the heat.
- Heat the last tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Crack in the eggs and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the whites are set and crisp at the edges and the yolks are still runny.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and divide it among four bowls. Top with the mushrooms and spinach and a fried egg, then finish with spring onions, sesame seeds and chili.
Tips
- Do not crowd the pan. Mushrooms release a lot of water, so cook them in two batches over high heat to brown them instead of steaming them.
- For a vegan bowl, replace the egg with crispy tofu or extra mushrooms. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Questions and answers
Can I use any type of mushroom?
Yes. Cremini, shiitake and portobello brown best. Button mushrooms work too, but taste milder.
Can I make the mushrooms ahead of time?
Yes. Cook the mushrooms and spinach up to 3 days ahead and reheat them in a pan. Fry the eggs fresh.
How do I keep the egg yolk runny?
Use a hot pan with enough oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Cook the yolk through if you are serving young children, pregnant women or anyone vulnerable.
How long does it take to make Garlic Mushroom Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Spinach?
About 35 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Garlic Mushroom Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Spinach?
About 490 kcal per serving, with 18 g of protein, 67 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 490 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
