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Mala Mushroom Elote Bowl

Chili-crisp mushrooms, charred corn, and cotija over rice with lime crema.

Vehicle

rice bowl

Inspiration

Mexican / Chinese

Flavor Profile

mala, spicy, umami

Meal Type

dinner

Protein

vegetarian

Spice Level

hot

Texture

saucy

Difficulty

easy

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Servings

Flexible

Prep Style

quick-weeknight

Tags

vegetarian, rice-based, spicy, comfort

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Description

A vegetarian rice bowl that combines elote-style toppings with numbing chili-crisp mushrooms.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp chili crisp
  • 1 tsp ground Sichuan pepper
  • 1 cup charred corn
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1/3 cup cotija
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Preparation

  1. Cook mushrooms in oil until browned.
  2. Toss with chili crisp and Sichuan pepper.
  3. Mix sour cream with lime juice.
  4. Warm rice and charred corn.

Assembly

  1. Layer rice, mushrooms, and corn.
  2. Top with cotija and lime crema.

Serving Suggestions

  • Add cilantro and scallion.
  • Serve with sliced radish.

Notes or Variations

  • Omit cotija for dairy-free version.
  • Add black beans for more body.

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