Aromatic Dried Shiitake Mushroom and Beef Stir-fry: Enjoy a Chewy Texture and Rich Flavor
Chewy Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Meet Tender Beef in a Delicious Stir-fry!
Dishes featuring shiitake mushrooms, known for their wonderful aroma and satisfying texture, are always a hit! This recipe introduces ‘Dried Shiitake Mushroom and Beef Stir-fry,’ a dish that perfectly combines the deep umami of dried shiitake mushrooms with fresh beef. It’s a fantastic side dish for rice or even a great accompaniment to drinks. This recipe promises a simple yet special flavor.
Main Ingredients- 50g dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in water)
- 200g beef (thinly sliced for bulgogi or japchae)
- 1 onion (sliced thinly)
- 1/2 stalk green onion (sliced diagonally)
- 100g oyster mushrooms (torn into bite-sized pieces)
Shiitake Mushroom Marinade- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
Beef Marinade- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp rice wine or cooking sake (to remove odor)
- 1/2 Tbsp plum extract (for sweetness and flavor)
- 1/3 Tbsp ginger syrup (or a little minced ginger)
Finishing Touch- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil (for extra nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
Beef Marinade- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp rice wine or cooking sake (to remove odor)
- 1/2 Tbsp plum extract (for sweetness and flavor)
- 1/3 Tbsp ginger syrup (or a little minced ginger)
Finishing Touch- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil (for extra nutty aroma)
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil (for extra nutty aroma)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in lukewarm water until they are fully rehydrated, which usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour. Once softened, gently squeeze out excess water and slice them into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms with the ‘Shiitake Mushroom Marinade’ ingredients: 1 Tbsp soy sauce and 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil. Gently mix them together to marinate. This step infuses the mushrooms with a subtle, delicious flavor.
Step 2
Next, marinate the beef using all the ‘Beef Marinade’ ingredients. Mix well by gently massaging the sauce into the meat. Marinating with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, cooking sake, plum extract, and ginger syrup will make the beef more tender and allow the flavors to penetrate deeply. We recommend marinating for at least 10 minutes.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent. The sweetness from the caramelized onions will enhance the overall flavor. Once the onions are tender, add the marinated shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry together to release their fragrant aroma.
Step 4
When the shiitake mushrooms are slightly cooked, add the marinated beef to the pan. Use chopsticks or a spatula to break up the beef and stir-fry until it’s no longer pink. Cooking beef over high heat quickly helps to retain its juices, ensuring a tender texture.
Step 5
When the beef is about 80% cooked, add the prepared oyster mushrooms and diagonally sliced green onions to the pan. Stir-fry briefly just until the ingredients are combined. Oyster mushrooms cook quickly, so avoid overcooking them. You want to maintain a pleasant crispness from the vegetables and a tender texture from the mushrooms.
Step 6
Finally, taste the dish. If you feel it needs more seasoning, you can add a tiny bit more soy sauce or fish sauce. (I found the initial marinade was enough!) Once all the ingredients are well combined, turn off the heat. Drizzle with 1/3 Tbsp of sesame oil for a final touch of nutty aroma, and give it a final stir. Your delicious Dried Shiitake Mushroom and Beef Stir-fry is ready to be enjoyed! It’s especially wonderful served over a bowl of hot rice.
