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Morel Mushroom and Beef Fried Rice

Name: Morel Mushroom and Beef Fried Rice
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: a dozen or so dried morel mushrooms; 3–4 eggs; 250g (more if you love beef) beef (tenderloin or pre-sliced BBQ beef); 1 bunch green garlic (garlic scapes); as needed long-grain rice (simmiao); 1/4 onion; to taste oyster sauce; to taste black pepper; to taste sugar; to taste salt

Other★ Easy48min

Prep 18m ·
Cook 30m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Morel Mushroom and Beef Fried Rice

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	dried morel mushrooms	a dozen or so
	eggs	3–4
	beef (tenderloin or pre-sliced BBQ beef)	250g (more if you love beef)
	green garlic (garlic scapes)	1 bunch
	long-grain rice (simmiao)	as needed
	onion	1/4
	oyster sauce	to taste
	black pepper	to taste
	sugar	to taste
	salt	to taste

A delicious Morel Mushroom and Beef Fried Rice recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Morel Mushroom and Beef Fried Rice step by step

Step 1 Detail

Soak the dried morel mushrooms in warm water for 15 minutes to rehydrate.
Step 2 Detail

Remove the mushrooms, rinse them clean, and set aside in a small bowl.
Step 3 Detail

Don’t discard the soaking water — strain it through a fine sieve into a clean bowl. You’ll use a little of it when frying the rice. Any leftover makes a wonderful natural umami boost for other dishes.
Step 4 Detail

The strained morel soaking liquid — liquid gold!
Step 5 Detail

Dice the rehydrated morel mushrooms into small pieces and set aside.
Step 6 Detail

Cut the green garlic into thin slices.
Step 7 Detail

For the beef: use beef tenderloin if available. Pound it with the back of a knife or a meat mallet to break down the connective tissue, then marinate with oyster sauce and a pinch of sugar. Refrigerate overnight. Before cooking, cut into small cubes. Shortcut: buy pre-sliced Australian BBQ beef from the supermarket and cut into pieces — marinate the same way. The Australian beef has a lovely buttery aroma that’s different from local beef.
Step 8 Detail

Dice 1/4 onion into small pieces.
Step 9 Detail

Heat oil in a wok. When hot, pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set — don’t overcook.
Step 10 Detail

Add the cooked, fully cooled rice and stir-fry until evenly mixed. Transfer everything to a plate and set aside.
Step 11 Detail

Add a little more oil to the empty wok and sauté the diced onion until fragrant.
Step 12 Detail

Add the beef cubes and diced morel mushrooms. Stir-fry until the beef changes color.
Step 13 Detail

Season with black pepper and toss well.
Step 14 Detail

Add a splash of light soy sauce — the author prefers steamed fish soy sauce for extra umami, but any light soy sauce works.
Step 15 Detail

Return the egg-rice mixture to the wok. Stir-fry until everything is evenly combined and fragrant. Finish by tossing in a generous handful of sliced green garlic and stir through.
Step 16 Detail

Your incredibly savory morel mushroom and beef fried rice is ready — guaranteed to win rave reviews from the family!