Sautéed Zucchini and King Oyster Mushroom Medley
Zucchini Mushroom Stir-fry, King Oyster Mushroom Stir-fry, Zucchini King Oyster Mushroom Stir-fry, Vegetable Stir-fry, Side Dish, Healthy Cooking, Easy Recipe
Introducing a delicious recipe for sautéed zucchini and mushrooms! This dish is perfect as a side for rice, offering a delightful texture and sweet flavor. Even picky eaters will enjoy this wonderful dish thanks to the chewy king oyster mushrooms and tender zucchini. It’s a satisfying combination of textures and flavors.
Main Ingredients
- Zucchini (medium-sized) 1/2 (approx. 200g)
- King Oyster Mushrooms 2 (approx. 150g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the zucchini. If using regular zucchini, wash it thoroughly under running water, trim the ends, and slice it into bite-sized pieces, about 0.7 cm thick, in a half-moon shape. If you’re using mature zucchini, remove the skin and seeds and slice it into larger chunks. Sprinkle the sliced zucchini with 1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt and gently toss. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. This step wilts the zucchini, prevents excess water during stir-frying, and seasons it, making it tastier. After salting, rinse the zucchini lightly under cold water and squeeze out any excess moisture.
Step 2
Clean the king oyster mushrooms, trim off the tough base, and then slice them lengthwise to match the thickness of the zucchini, or cut them into bite-sized pieces. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the king oyster mushrooms for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Briefly blanching helps remove any earthy smell and enhances their chewy texture. Drain the blanched mushrooms and rinse them in cold water before setting aside.
Step 3
Now, let’s start the stir-frying process. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil) in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the salted zucchini and stir-fry until it starts to soften and become slightly translucent, about 2-3 minutes. The natural sweetness of the zucchini will begin to release as it cooks.
Step 4
After stir-frying the zucchini for a couple of minutes, pour in 100ml of water. Bringing it to a simmer over medium-high heat will allow the water to reduce quickly while steaming the zucchini, making it tender.
Step 5
Continue to cook until the water has almost completely evaporated. You want the pan to be nearly dry. This process concentrates the zucchini’s subtle sweetness.
Step 6
Once the zucchini is nearly cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated, add the prepared king oyster mushrooms to the pan. Stir well to combine them with the zucchini.
Step 7
Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked through. Turn off the heat. Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. The residual heat will release the aromatic sesame oil, enhancing the dish’s flavor. Give it a quick, gentle toss with a spatula or chopsticks.
Step 8
And there you have it – a delicious sautéed zucchini and king oyster mushroom medley, ready to be enjoyed! The inviting aroma is wonderful.
Step 9
Transfer the finished sautéed zucchini and mushroom dish to a serving plate. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of ground perilla seeds over the top for an extra layer of nutty flavor and rich aroma. (Tip: Perilla seeds ground with their husks can be a bit coarse, but they offer a more intense nutty flavor and fragrance, deepening the dish’s taste.) If you prefer it saltier, you can add a tiny pinch of soy sauce or salt to adjust the seasoning. This nutritious and flavorful zucchini and king oyster mushroom stir-fry, as made by Durimun, is now complete. Enjoy your meal!
