Savory Stir-Fried King Oyster Mushrooms with Oyster Sauce
Budget-Friendly Delight: Easy King Oyster Mushroom Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce
With vegetable prices soaring due to the recent long rainy season and typhoons, grocery shopping has become quite the challenge. While bell peppers and zucchini are now quite expensive, mushrooms remain a relatively affordable option. Today, I’m sharing a delicious and budget-friendly stir-fry recipe using king oyster mushrooms! We’ll add vibrant bell peppers, sweet onions, and aromatic scallions for a nutritious and visually appealing dish. A touch of oyster sauce will enhance the savory umami, making this a perfect side dish for any meal or even a tasty appetizer. Let’s create a delightful and satisfying meal without breaking the bank!
Main Ingredients- 3 King Oyster Mushrooms
- 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/2 Scallion (white parts mainly)
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 3 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 3 Tbsp Cooking Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, slice the scallion at a 0.3cm interval, cutting diagonally. This slicing method will give a pleasant texture when stir-fried.
Step 2
Next, thinly slice the onion into 0.3cm thick strips. Slicing them too thickly can prolong the cooking time.
Step 3
Similarly, julienne the yellow and red bell peppers to a 0.3cm thickness, matching the onion. Their vibrant colors will make the dish look more appetizing.
Step 4
Trim the very bottom end of the king oyster mushrooms. Then, slice them into bite-sized pieces about 0.5cm thick and 3-4cm long. Slicing them too thinly might reduce their satisfying chewiness.
Step 5
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced scallions and stir-fry until they release a gentle aroma and begin to turn light brown. Then, add the sliced onion, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper, and continue to stir-fry together.
Step 6
Once the vegetables start to turn translucent and slightly tender, add the sliced king oyster mushrooms. Stir-fry, ensuring everything is mixed well. King oyster mushrooms release a lot of moisture, so it’s best to cook them over medium heat to prevent excessive wateriness.
Step 7
As the king oyster mushrooms become tender and start to cook down, add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Stir-fry until the ingredients and seasonings are well combined. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Step 8
When the king oyster mushrooms are cooked to your liking and well-coated with the sauce, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil just before turning off the heat. This will add a wonderful nutty aroma. Adding sesame oil at the end preserves its fragrance.
Step 9
Finally, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the top. Your delicious and flavorful stir-fried king oyster mushrooms are ready! Serve this delightful dish over warm rice.
