Aromatic Shiitake Mushroom Stir-fry with Oyster Sauce: The Ultimate Fridge Clean-out Side Dish!
The Best Homemade Side Dish! Shiitake Mushroom Stir-fry Recipe with Oyster Sauce
Introducing a delicious shiitake mushroom stir-fry recipe that you can whip up quickly using leftover vegetables in your fridge when you’re unsure what side dish to make. Stir-frying fragrant shiitake mushrooms and crisp vegetables with an oyster sauce-based seasoning creates a satisfying meal that’s perfect with rice. Even kids will love this flavor, so be sure to give it a try!
Main Ingredients
- 7-8 fresh shiitake mushrooms (adjust quantity based on size)
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 mini bell pepper (using various colors makes it more appealing)
- 3 stalks green onion
- 40g carrot (approx. 1/5 of a medium carrot)
Stir-fry Seasoning & Condiments
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2/3 Tbsp minced garlic (approx. 10g)
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce (the key to umami!)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (like mirin)
- 1/3 Tbsp corn syrup or honey (for a glossy finish)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for nutty flavor!)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2/3 Tbsp minced garlic (approx. 10g)
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce (the key to umami!)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (like mirin)
- 1/3 Tbsp corn syrup or honey (for a glossy finish)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for nutty flavor!)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, separate the stems from the shiitake mushroom caps, as we’ll only be using the caps for cooking. You can save the stems for making broth or mince them finely to add to the sauce. Slice the mushroom caps into about 0.5cm thick pieces for easy eating.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables for stir-frying. Thinly slice the onion. Cut the mini bell peppers into strips of similar length to the onion. Carrots are firm, so slice them into thin matchsticks. Lastly, cut the green onions to match the length of the other vegetables.
Step 3
Now, let’s stir-fry! Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp of cooking oil. Add 2/3 Tbsp of minced garlic and stir-fry gently over low heat until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Once the garlic aroma intensifies, add the green onions first and stir-fry briefly to release their flavor. Then, add the sliced onion, carrot, and bell pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables become slightly translucent.
Step 4
Once the vegetables are partially cooked, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pan. Stir-fry them together. The mushrooms will release some moisture, which will naturally blend with the other ingredients.
Step 5
When the ingredients have softened slightly, it’s time to add all the seasoning. Pour in 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp cooking wine, and 1/3 Tbsp corn syrup or honey. Stir well and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes. The umami from the oyster sauce and the gloss from the syrup will make the dish look even more appealing.
Step 6
Once all ingredients are cooked through and have absorbed the sauce, turn off the heat. Finally, stir in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and 1/3 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma. Gently toss everything together one last time. Your delicious shiitake mushroom stir-fry, glistening and ready, is complete! Transfer it to a serving dish immediately.
Step 7
Your delicious stir-fry, featuring aromatic shiitake mushrooms and crisp vegetables, is ready! It makes a wonderful side dish to serve over warm rice. Enjoy your meal! 🙂
