Stir-Fried Oyster Mushrooms: A Delightfully Chewy Side Dish
The Best Home-Style Side Dish! Golden Recipe for Stir-Fried Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms are affordable yet packed with nutrients, making them a frequent guest on our dinner tables! Today, I’ll share a detailed recipe for stir-fried oyster mushrooms that perfectly balances their chewy texture with the crispness of vegetables and the spicy kick of chili peppers. Make this simple yet delicious rice-thief side dish right away!
Mushroom & Vegetable Ingredients- 2 bunches Oyster mushrooms (approx. 200g)
- 60g Carrot (approx. 1/3 medium)
- 1/2 Onion (approx. 70g)
- 4 Korean green chili peppers (approx. 30g)
Flavor-Enhancing Seasonings- 1 Tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Vegetarian sauce (or oyster sauce)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Vegetarian sauce (or oyster sauce)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 2 bunches of fresh oyster mushrooms. (Note: We used affordably purchased oyster mushrooms for this recipe.)
Step 2
Prepare the side ingredients that will add flavor to the stir-fry. Have ready 1/2 onion, 60g carrot, 4 Korean green chili peppers for a spicy touch, and 1 Tbsp minced garlic.
Step 3
Trim off just the tough base of the oyster mushrooms. Gently separate them into bite-sized clusters. We will briefly blanch them in boiling water.
Step 4
Add the prepared oyster mushrooms to vigorously boiling water and stir quickly. Blanching for just about 30 seconds will help preserve their chewy texture.
Step 5
Immediately remove the blanched oyster mushrooms and rinse them under cold running water to quickly cool them down. This stops the cooking process and helps maintain their texture.
Step 6
Drain the oyster mushrooms thoroughly in a colander after rinsing. If not properly drained, they might clump together when stir-fried, so ensure excess water is removed.
Step 7
While the mushrooms drain, prepare the vegetables. Julienne the 1/2 onion into strips about 0.5cm thick.
Step 8
Using a mandoline slicer or a knife, thinly julienne the carrot to about 0.3cm thickness.
Step 9
Cut the 4 Korean green chili peppers in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and rinse them gently. Removing the seeds will prevent excessive spiciness while retaining a pleasant heat.
Step 10
Julienne the seeded and rinsed chili peppers into thin strips, about 0.3cm thick. These will add color and a nice spicy note.
Step 11
All the vegetable prep is now complete! Neatly julienned vegetables will enhance the final presentation of the dish.
Step 12
To begin the stir-fry, heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of cooking oil.
Step 13
Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant. Once the garlic aroma is released, add the drained oyster mushrooms and stir-fry them together.
Step 14
Once the oyster mushrooms are slightly cooked, add the julienned carrots and continue to stir-fry. Cook until the carrots become slightly translucent.
Step 15
Add 1 Tbsp of vegetarian sauce (or oyster sauce) to enhance the umami flavor. Stir-fry well to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed among all ingredients. Be careful not to burn the sauce.
Step 16
Add the julienned onions and stir-fry quickly over high heat. The dish becomes even tastier as the onions turn translucent.
Step 17
Finally, add the julienned chili peppers and stir-fry briefly. The spicy aroma and taste of the chili peppers will elevate the overall flavor profile.
Step 18
It’s time to season. Add 1/2 tsp of salt and taste, adjusting the amount as needed to suit your preference.
Step 19
Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil for an added nutty aroma, which will further enhance the flavor.
Step 20
Sprinkle 1/2 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds on top as a final touch. Your delicious and aromatic stir-fried oyster mushrooms are ready!
Step 21
Transfer the finished stir-fried oyster mushrooms to an attractive serving dish. They are also delicious served on top of warm rice.
Step 22
The chewy oyster mushrooms, crisp carrots and onions, and the sharp, spicy notes from the chili peppers create a perfect harmony, resulting in a clean taste that isn’t greasy. Who knew such a wonderful dish could be made with such common ingredients? Be sure to try it!
