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Vegetarian, East Asian

Braised shiitake mushrooms with bok choy and rice

Braised shiitake mushrooms with bok choy and rice is a vegetarian dish for 4, ready in 30 minutes, rated easy, at about €2.80 per person. The trick is braising the shiitakes until the soy sauce coats them like syrup, then topping the warm rice with a fried egg that has crisp, lacy edges.

Tonight, shiitake mushrooms braised in soy sauce until tender, crunchy garlic bok choy, and a runny egg on rice.

Braised shiitake mushrooms with bok choy and rice
Total time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.80
Calories per person
450 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring

Braised shiitakes turn meaty and tender as they soak up a sweet soy sauce, while the bok choy keeps its crunch thanks to a quick, high heat stir fry with garlic. The fried egg, set on top of the rice, adds a runny yolk that pulls the whole bowl together the moment you break it. It's a dish built on contrast, tender against crisp, sweet against salty.

This is the kind of weeknight dinner Mon Chou reaches for when you want something vegetarian without losing the comfort factor. It only takes a handful of ingredients, no meat to watch over, and two pans running at once while the rice cooks quietly. Anyone who likes mushrooms and East Asian flavors will enjoy it, whether it's a low key Sunday or a rushed Tuesday.

The ingredients

4 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Shiitake mushrooms 400 g
  • Bok choy 4
  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Fresh ginger 1 piece

Dairy

  • Eggs 4

Pantry

  • Riceoften in the pantry 300 g
  • Soy sauceoften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Sugaroften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Neutral oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Sesame oiloften in the pantry 1 tsp

Allergens Eggs, Soy, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Trim the tough stems off the shiitakes and slice them thick, cut the bok choy into quarters lengthwise.

    Save the shiitake stems for a broth, they're full of flavor.

  2. Cook the rice in salted water. 12 min

    Use one part rice to two parts water and don't lift the lid.

  3. Brown the shiitakes in half the oil, then add the soy sauce, sugar, grated ginger, and a glass of water, and let braise. 12 min

    Let it reduce over medium heat, the sauce should coat the mushrooms like syrup.

  4. In another pan, stir fry the bok choy over high heat with the sliced garlic, a splash of water, and cover for 2 minutes. 3 min

    Add the garlic only at the end, it burns fast and turns bitter.

  5. Fry the eggs in the remaining oil and plate everything over the rice with the mushrooms and bok choy.

    A fried egg with lacy, crisp edges needs really hot oil, genuinely hot.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick shiitakes that feel firm and dry to the touch, they'll release less water while cooking and brown better.
  • Prep everything before you turn on the stove, once the shiitakes are braising, the bok choy and eggs cook fast.
  • If the shiitake sauce reduces too fast and starts sticking, add a splash of hot water instead of lowering the heat, that keeps the color.

The variations

  • Swap the bok choy for spinach or napa cabbage if you can't find it, the cooking time will be even shorter.
  • For an egg free version, scatter edamame or crumbled smoked tofu over the rice to keep a protein boost.
  • To save time, use steamed precooked rice and skip straight to the mushroom step.

What to serve it with

  • A miso soup starter
  • Hot green tea
  • Toasted sesame seeds on top

Storage

Braised shiitakes and bok choy keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container, stored separately from the rice and eggs. Reheat the mushrooms and bok choy in a pan or microwave, and fry a fresh egg right before serving. This dish doesn't freeze well because of the bok choy and egg.

Questions about this dish

Can you swap shiitakes for other mushrooms?

Yes, button mushrooms or oyster mushrooms work, but they won't give the same umami depth as shiitakes. If you use a wetter mushroom, extend the braising time slightly.

How do you stop the bok choy from releasing too much water?

Pat the bok choy dry after washing and stir fry it over high heat without crowding the pan. The splash of water at the end is enough to soften it without making it soggy.

Can the shiitakes be made ahead?

Yes, you can braise the shiitakes a day ahead and gently reheat them in a pan before serving. The bok choy and egg are best cooked right before you sit down to eat.

Is this dish kid friendly?

Kids who like rice and fried eggs might enjoy this bowl, but the bold soy braised shiitake flavor isn't always a hit with younger palates. You can serve their portion with less soy sauce if needed.

How long does it take to make braised shiitake mushrooms with bok choy and rice?

Count 30 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in braised shiitake mushrooms with bok choy and rice?

About 450 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does braised shiitake mushrooms with bok choy and rice cost?

About €2.80 per serving, or €11.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs, soy, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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