An Introduction to Several Common Ways to Cook King Oyster Mushroom
Do you know how to cook king oyster mushroom? King oyster mushroom is rich in nutrients and minerals, and can boost the human immune system. It has anti-cancer, blood lipid-lowering, stomach-soothing and beauty benefits for the human body. It is also in season right now, and it tastes especially delicious, with a pleasant almond aroma and an abalone-like texture. Come and show off your cooking skills!
Stir-Fried King Oyster Mushroom with Bacon
[Ingredients] 2 king oyster mushrooms, 3 slices bacon, 1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2 hot pepper, 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a little sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 slice ginger, 2 scallions, 1 chili (red, pointed, dried), 2 tablespoons peanut oil
[Method]
1. Wash the vegetables and set them aside.
2. Cut the king oyster mushrooms in half, then slice them; cut the bacon into slices of similar size.
3. Cut the scallions into sections, and slice the garlic and ginger.
4. Heat oil in a wok; when the oil is 50% hot, add the scallions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the red chili and stir-fry until fragrant.
5. Add the bacon and stir-fry until the fat renders out, then add the king oyster mushrooms and stir-fry.
6. Once softened, drizzle in the light soy sauce and stir-fry until colored, add the sliced red and green peppers, and season with a little salt.
7. Stir-fry a few times, drizzle in the sesame oil, stir well and serve.
Braised Pork with King Oyster Mushroom
[Ingredients] 500 g pork belly, 2 king oyster mushrooms, 1 pointed pepper, 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon cooking wine, 1 star anise, 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, 1 piece cassia bark, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon white sugar, 1 section scallion, 1 piece ginger, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
[Method]
1. Prepare the ingredients: cut the pork belly into chunks, cut the king oyster mushrooms into rolled chunks, cut the green pepper into pieces, cut the scallions into sections, and slice the ginger.
2. Add water to a wok and blanch the pork belly.
3. Add a little vegetable oil to the wok, add the blanched pork belly and stir-fry until the fat renders out and it changes color.
4. Add the scallion sections, ginger slices, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, bay leaf and cassia bark, and stir-fry until fragrant.
5. Splash in the cooking wine, add the white sugar, dark soy sauce and light soy sauce, stir-fry evenly, add hot water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
6. Add the salt and king oyster mushrooms and continue simmering for 20 minutes.
7. Finally, reduce the sauce over high heat and add the pointed pepper pieces.
Spicy Shredded King Oyster Mushroom
[Ingredients] 500 g king oyster mushrooms, 200 g cilantro, 1 large handful dried chili, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
[Method]
1. Shred the king oyster mushrooms, and remove the leaves from the cilantro and cut it into sections.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok; when it is 50% hot, add the shredded chili and stir-fry.
3. Stir-fry until the shredded chili slightly changes color and releases a spicy aroma, then add the shredded king oyster mushrooms, stir-fry over high heat, and add salt to season.
4. Add seafood soy sauce to season, stir-fry until the shredded king oyster mushrooms soften and darken, then add the cilantro.
5. Add chicken bouillon to season, stir briefly to combine and serve.
Salt and Pepper King Oyster Mushroom
[Ingredients] 3 king oyster mushrooms, 1 small handful chives, 1.5 teaspoons salt and pepper seasoning, 200 ml vegetable oil.
[Method]
1. Prepare the ingredients: king oyster mushrooms, chives and salt and pepper powder.
2. Wash and drain the king oyster mushrooms and cut into rolled chunks; wash the chives and cut into fine pieces.
3. Bring water to a boil in a wok, add the king oyster mushrooms and cook for about 1 minute; rinse the cooked mushrooms in cold water and squeeze them thoroughly dry.
4. Heat the oil in the wok to 80-90% hot, add the king oyster mushrooms and deep-fry until light yellow, then remove.
5. Heat the oil in the wok again, add the king oyster mushrooms and continue deep-frying until golden brown, then remove; drain the oil from the fried mushrooms.
6. Leave a little oil in the wok, heat it, add the chopped chives and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the king oyster mushrooms, sprinkle with an appropriate amount of salt and pepper powder, stir well and serve.