Crispy Rice with Shiitakes and Cabbage

This Crispy Rice with Shiitakes and Cabbage has been one of our go-to’s for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

When you’ve got leftover rice, this is the perfect recipe to make. It gives bland rice a whole new exciting life. You can add whatever veggies you have on hand of course, but we’re partial to shiitakes and cabbage for this recipe. Shiitakes are SO good for you and cabbage adds a nice crunch. Top it with a Crispy Fried Egg and you’ve got your new favorite meal.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup (plus 2 tbsp) olive oil, divided

1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced

1 bunch scallions, diced dividing the whites and greens

1/2 head of cabbage, shredded

2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups cooked rice (brown, white or black work)

1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce or oyster sauce

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1/4 cup finely chopped kimchi

1/2 cup cooked edamame beans

4 crispy fried eggs (recipe linked below)

chopped peanuts, additional kimchi, thinly sliced nori sheets