Chewy and Tender Oyster Mushroom & King Oyster Mushroom Stir-fry with Oyster Sauce
Mushroom Stir-fry Recipe with Oyster Sauce
Introducing a delicious mushroom stir-fry recipe made with chewy oyster mushrooms and tender king oyster mushrooms, stir-fried in a savory oyster sauce. Made with simple ingredients, anyone can easily make it, and its salty-sweet flavor is perfect for a rice accompaniment! Here’s how to make this tasty mushroom stir-fry, perfect as a side dish or a simple meal.
Mushroom Ingredients- Oyster mushrooms 50g
- King oyster mushrooms 2
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Before you start cooking, please prepare all ingredients cleanly. Having all the necessary ingredients ready in front of you will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Slice the 2 king oyster mushrooms as thinly as possible. The thinner the slices, the better they absorb the sauce and the more tender they become. Using a vegetable peeler can help achieve thin and uniform slices.
Step 3
For the 50g of oyster mushrooms, remove the tough ends and tear them by hand along the grain into bite-sized pieces. Preparing these two types of mushrooms together creates a great balance of texture and flavor.
Step 4
Thinly slice the bird’s eye chili (or red chili) after removing the seeds for added color. Also, slice the 1/2 stalk of green onion (approx. 35g) diagonally to add its fresh aroma.
Step 5
Remove the plastic packaging from the 4 imitation crab sticks, then tear them by hand along the grain into bite-sized pieces. Tearing them by hand allows the sauce to penetrate better and results in a softer texture.
Step 6
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and stir-fry gently. Be careful not to burn the garlic; cook until a mild garlic aroma is released.
Step 7
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the prepared oyster mushrooms and king oyster mushrooms to the pan and stir-fry them together. Initially, it might seem a bit dry as the mushrooms release their moisture, but they will become more tender and moist as they cook.
Step 8
When the mushrooms are partially cooked, add the prepared imitation crab sticks and stir-fry them quickly together. Imitation crab sticks can fall apart if overcooked, so stir-fry them only briefly.
Step 9
Finally, add the sliced green onions and stir-fry for another quick toss. The refreshing taste and aroma of the green onions will enhance the overall flavor.
Step 10
Now it’s time to season. Add 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir well to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed among all the ingredients. Continue stirring over low heat for a short while to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
Step 11
Just before turning off the heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds. The nutty flavor of the sesame oil and seeds will add depth and complete the dish.
Step 12
Lastly, add the red chili (or bird’s eye chili) prepared for color and mix lightly. The appetizing colors make the dish visually appealing. Transfer the finished mushroom stir-fry to a nice plate and enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice!
