Mini King Oyster Mushroom Stir-fry in Soy Sauce
How to Make Mini King Oyster Mushroom Stir-fry: A Savory Soy-Glazed Dish with Whole Garlic
Experience the delightful chewiness of mini king oyster mushrooms, stir-fried with whole garlic and simmered in a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze. This simple side dish, perfect for kids, is ready in just about 10 minutes from start to finish! Its sweet and delicious flavor makes it a staple for any meal. Try this quick and easy recipe today!
Ingredients- Mini king oyster mushrooms 300g
- Whole garlic cloves 80g
- Cooking oil 1 swirl (approx. 1 Tbsp)
- Soy sauce 3 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 0.5 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 300g of mini king oyster mushrooms and 80g of whole garlic cloves. Since the mini king oyster mushrooms are small, they can be used whole without slicing. Peel the garlic cloves and rinse them clean.
Step 2
Heat a pan with about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over high heat. Add the prepared mini king oyster mushrooms and whole garlic cloves to the hot pan and begin to stir-fry. Cooking over high heat initially helps to quickly evaporate the mushrooms’ moisture and maintain their firm texture.
Step 3
As you stir-fry, the mushrooms will start to release some moisture. Continue stir-frying over high heat to evaporate this moisture. Keep an eye on the garlic to prevent burning, and stir occasionally. Continue stir-frying until the garlic and mushrooms turn a nice golden brown color. This browning develops a deeper flavor.
Step 4
Once the mushrooms have released most of their water and turned golden brown, reduce the heat to medium. Now, pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce around the edges of the pan. Stir-fry everything together, allowing the soy sauce to coat the mushrooms and garlic evenly.
Step 5
After the soy sauce has reduced slightly and coated the ingredients, add 2 tablespoons of oligosaccharide. Stir well and let the mixture simmer and bubble vigorously until the sauce thickens slightly. Oligosaccharide adds a pleasant sweetness and a glossy finish.
Step 6
Continue to simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the mushrooms like a glaze. Be careful not to let the sauce burn at the bottom of the pan. The key is to let the sauce fully penetrate and coat each mushroom.
Step 7
Finally, just before turning off the heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for aroma and 0.5 tablespoon of sesame seeds for nutty flavor. A pinch of black pepper can also be added to enhance the overall taste and reduce any potential ‘mushroomy’ smell.
Step 8
Your delicious mini king oyster mushroom stir-fry in soy sauce is complete! The whole cooking method preserves their wonderfully chewy texture. Serve this over warm rice for a truly satisfying meal. It’s a fantastic side dish that appeals to both children and adults alike!
