Chewy King Oyster Mushroom & Perilla Seed Powder Salad
King Oyster Mushroom Salad with Perilla Seed Powder (Baekseon & Gonji7ho Varieties)
A super simple everyday side dish featuring chewy king oyster mushrooms tossed with a rich and nutty perilla seed powder dressing. This recipe is perfect for beginners and offers a satisfying texture and clean flavor.
Main Ingredients- Baekseon King Oyster Mushrooms 130g
- Gonji7ho King Oyster Mushrooms 70g
- Chives 5g
- Coarse Salt 0.5 Tbsp (for blanching)
Seasoning- Perilla Seed Powder 0.5 Tbsp
- Hulled Perilla Seed Powder 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced Garlic 1 tsp
- Fine Salt 1/2 tsp
- Perilla Oil 1 tsp
- Perilla Seed Powder 0.5 Tbsp
- Hulled Perilla Seed Powder 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced Garlic 1 tsp
- Fine Salt 1/2 tsp
- Perilla Oil 1 tsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The ‘Baekseon’ and ‘Gonji7ho’ king oyster mushrooms used here are new varieties developed by the Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services. ‘Baekseon’ refers to the white variety, and ‘Gonji7ho’ is the common brown king oyster mushroom. You can also use other colorful varieties like yellow oyster mushrooms (‘Sunjeong’) for a visually appealing dish.
Step 2
Prepare the Baekseon and Gonji7ho king oyster mushrooms by trimming off the tough ends. If the mushroom stems are thick or clumped together, gently tear them apart with your hands into bite-sized pieces. This helps the dressing adhere better.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 0.5 Tbsp of coarse salt. Add the prepared king oyster mushrooms and blanch them for no more than 40 seconds. Overcooking will result in a loss of their chewy texture, so be mindful of the time. Immediately transfer the blanched mushrooms to cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down. Drain them thoroughly in a colander, ensuring all excess water is removed. Place the drained mushrooms into a large mixing bowl.
Step 4
Add the perilla seed powder, hulled perilla seed powder, minced garlic, fine salt, and finely chopped chives to the bowl with the mushrooms. Do not add the perilla oil yet.
Step 5
Using chopsticks instead of a spoon or spatula, gently toss the mushrooms with the seasonings. The key is to mix lightly to preserve the delicate texture of the mushrooms. Once the seasonings are evenly distributed, drizzle in 1 tsp of perilla oil to add its aromatic flavor.
Step 6
Gently mix everything together one last time after adding the perilla oil. Your super simple King Oyster Mushroom and Perilla Seed Powder Salad, featuring the Baekseon and Gonji7ho varieties, is now ready. Enjoy this delicious mushroom side dish with minimal effort.
Step 7
This finished mushroom salad boasts the rich, nutty flavor of perilla seeds combined with the mild, savory taste of the mushrooms, creating a clean and delightful side dish.
Step 8
The preparation is so straightforward that this recipe is an excellent option for a healthy side dish, even on busy days.
Step 9
The combination of the tender yet chewy king oyster mushrooms and the mild perilla dressing is wonderfully balanced, making it an addictive side dish that you’ll want to make again and again.
