One Pot Mushroom Rice in Rice Cooker

Name: One Pot Mushroom Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup short grain rice (soak with 2 cups of water prior to cooking ); 1 cup water; 3 fresh shiitake mushrooms (sliced); ½ cup cooked bamboo shoots (thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon ginger (minced); 2 garlic (minced); 1 shallot (minced); 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color); ½ tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (use vegan or regular); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 green onion or chives (thinly sliced); 4-7 basil leaves (thinly sliced)

Published: May 11, 2022 · Modified: Mar 12, 2024 by Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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This One Pot Mushroom Rice is made in the Rice Cooker only takes 15 minutes to prepare and the recipe requires minimal dishes. The aromatics from the ginger, garlic and shallots infuses in the rice for maximum flavor. All you have to do is add all the ingredients in the rice cooker and wait for the magic to happen!

Asian mushroom rice made in rice cooker.

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Ingredients:
HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM RICE IN ONE POT:
Stovetop Directions:
Expert Tips
Recipe FAQs
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One Pot Mushroom Rice

To make this mushroom rice in your rice cooker, all you need to do is add all the ingredients in the rice cooker and mix everything together. This rice is inspired by a Japanese recipe and the bamboo adds a nice crisp in texture in contrast to the soft and chewy mushrooms. Add fresh basil at the end for a super fragrant and colorful rice! Walk away from the rice cooker and finish some chores or put on your favorite tv show while your dinner is cooking 😉 If you love more one pot dishes, check out this One Pan Spanish Garlic Shrimp or this One Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken.

Ingredients:

Here’s a look at what you need to make this one pot mushroom rice at home. The highlights are here but the full ingredient list and quantities of each are in the recipe card.

short grain rice (Japanese sushi rice is great for this!) – Using short grain rice is perfect because it has a nice sticky and chewy consistency.
fresh shiitake mushrooms – the mushrooms are juicy and tender. You can also substitute with other mushrooms you have on hand!
bamboo shoots, thinly sliced (make sure you have the cooked version!) – I use the canned version and I strain the water. Make sure it’s not wet and the bamboo is tender and soft!
ginger – gives a nice fragrance to the rice!
garlic – adds flavor to the rice and blends well with the mushrooms
shallot
dark soy sauce – gives the rice a nice golden dark color. It doesn’t add too much flavor as it has lower sodium levels.
soy sauce – low sodium preferred
oyster sauce (use vegan or regular)
olive oil – this makes the rice extra soft and juicy!
green onion or chives – gives freshness to the rice and more flavor!
fresh basil leaves – I love how the basil complements the rice flavor and it also gives it a nice unique taste.

HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM RICE IN ONE POT:

Pouring water into bowl of uncooked rice.

Sliced mushrooms, chopped shallots, chopped garlic and ginger on a cutting board.

Step 1. Soak 1 cup short grain rice with water.

Step 2. While rice is soaking, you can prep the other ingredients. Slice shiitake mushrooms and bamboo. Mince ginger, garlic, and shallot.

Adding mushroom, onions, and bamboo into rice cooker filled with rice.

Step 3. Wash your rice with running water until the water is clear (takes 4-6 times). Strain the rice and make sure it has as little water as possible.

Step 4. Next, add all the ingredients to the rice: water, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ginger, minced garlic, minced shallot, dark soy sauce (for color), soy sauce, oyster sauce (use vegan or regular), and olive oil.

PRO TIP: Straining the rice ensures that the right amount of water can be added to ensure no mushy or too hard rice.

Adding shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic, and shallots into rice within rice cooker.

Adding sliced basil and green onion into Asian mushroom rice.

Step 5. Mix everything together and place in the rice cooker. If you don’t have a rice cooker, see how to make this rice on the stovetop with instructions below. Press the button and wait!

Step 6. Once the rice is ready, add sliced basil and green onions in the rice. Mix together and serve. Hope you enjoy!

Stovetop Directions:

I understand that not everyone has a rice cooker, so some of us might use pots on the stovetop to cook the mushroom rice. If that is you, get your medium sized pot ready. Add the rice and mushrooms according to the recipe directions. Once your pot is filled with rice and all the ingredients…follow the instructions below and you can make your one pot mushroom rice!

Heat pot to medium high and cook for 5-7 minutes covered with a lid. The water will start boiling. Make sure to watch over the fire because the water might boil over ◡̈
After 5-7 minutes, turn heat to low and cook for 10 more minutes covered. Do not open the lid during the entire cooking process.
Then turn off the heat and do not open the covered pot. Leave for 20 minutes covered. After the 20-25 minutes is up, mix the rice together and garnish with sliced green onions and basil. Hope you enjoy.

Cooked rice with green onions, mushroom, bamboo and chili oil on top.

Expert Tips

Rinse your rice before cooking to remove excess starch, which makes for a smoother texture and the rice is not clumpy. Not to mention this helps clean the rice!
Soaking the rice in water helps soften the rice as short grain rice can be hard in the center if not soaked.
After washing, drain the water as much as you can. Since this is a one pot meal, it is very important to use the correct ratio of water to rice, to ensure the rice is not too soft or too hard.

Recipe FAQs

What can I serve this with?

You can eat this mushroom rice by itself and it will still be filling and delicious. If you want a heartier meal, eat this with Tofu Kimchi and Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Soup.

How can I store the leftovers?

You can place it in a tightly closed container and put in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the microwave with an ice cube or damp paper towel and heat for 1-2 minutes.

What rice cooker do you use?

Zojirushi rice cooker – this is the rice cooker I use and it works great! I bought it at Costco 8 years ago and it’s still reliable to this day. The rice always comes out delicious! I recommend checking Costco if they have this brand or you can buy it on Amazon.

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