Wood Ear Mushroom Stir-fry with Beef: A Quick & Healthy Side Dish
Wood Ear Mushroom Stir-fry with Beef: A Quick & Healthy Side Dish
Simple Mushroom Side Dish Recipe: Wood Ear Mushroom Stir-fry
This recipe is for a simple yet healthy side dish called ‘Wood Ear Mushroom Stir-fry,’ made with fresh wood ear mushrooms and savory ground beef. It’s quick to prepare, offering a delightful crunch and rich flavor that pairs perfectly with rice.
Ingredients- Fresh wood ear mushrooms 70g
- Ground beef 80g
- Green chili pepper (or bell pepper) 1
- Carrot 30g
Seasoning- Oyster sauce 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Cooking oil 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.5 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 0.5 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Salt, a pinch
- Oyster sauce 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Cooking oil 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.5 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 0.5 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Salt, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s prepare all the ingredients for a delicious wood ear mushroom and beef stir-fry. Wash and chop the fresh vegetables.
Step 2
Finely julienne the green chili pepper (or a spicier chili pepper if you prefer), removing the seeds. Julienne the carrot to a similar thickness as the chili pepper. This uniform cutting ensures even cooking and a pleasant texture.
Step 3
If using frozen wood ear mushrooms, soak them in water for about 5 minutes to thaw. Once thawed, rinse them thoroughly under running water and drain well. Pat them dry or let them sit in a colander to remove excess moisture. This is crucial to achieve a crisp texture without sogginess.
Step 4
Heat 2 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 0.5 Tbsp of minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Once the garlic aroma is released, add the ground beef. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir-fry until the beef is fully cooked. Then, add the julienned carrots and continue to stir-fry.
Step 5
When the carrots are slightly tender (about 1-2 minutes), add the thawed and drained wood ear mushrooms to the pan.
Step 6
Increase the heat to high. Add the soy sauce (0.5 Tbsp) and oyster sauce (1 Tbsp) to the pan. Stir-fry quickly, ensuring the mushrooms are well-coated with the sauce. Once the mushrooms have absorbed the flavors, add the julienned green chili pepper and toss briefly. Avoid overcooking the chili peppers to maintain their crispness. Finally, sprinkle in the toasted sesame seeds (0.5 Tbsp).
Step 7
Turn off the heat. Drizzle with 0.5 Tbsp of sesame oil and give it one final toss. Your delicious Wood Ear Mushroom Stir-fry is now complete! Adding sesame oil at the end preserves its fragrant aroma.
Step 8
The key tip for this Wood Ear Mushroom Stir-fry! Cook everything over high heat for a short time. This technique ensures the wood ear mushrooms remain crisp and the dish isn’t watery. Avoid overcrowding the pan and maintain a high cooking temperature for the best results.
