Braised King Oyster Mushrooms

Braised King Oyster mushrooms are a simple dish for the family but are very easy to consume rice. King oyster mushrooms have a chewy and sweet taste, so they can be substituted for meats, such as chicken, and, depending on how they are prepared, these mushrooms can also taste like squid or scallops. Today, I want to introduce a chicken drumstick mushroom dish that, when finished, will taste like braised squid. These mushrooms have a chewy and sweet taste, making them a delightful addition to your meal. Here's a recipe for **Braised King Oyster Mushrooms** 

 Ingredients:

- 5 fresh chicken drumstick mushrooms

- 2 crushed stalks of lemongrass

- 1 piece of sliced ginger

Sauce ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 2 tablespoons sesame oil

- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

- 1 tablespoon chili sauce

- 1 tablespoon sugar

- 1/2 cup mushroom broth

 Other spices:

- Green onions, ginger, garlic (minced)

- Black pepper

 Other requirements:

- Cooking oil

- Skewered bamboo sticks

Directions:

1. Mix the sauce ingredients well in a bowl.

2. Cut off the heads and tails off the mushrooms and separate them. You can save these mushrooms for another recipe. 

3. Slice the mushroom stems lengthwise to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a knife to cut diagonally across the mushroom body to resemble a squid.

4. In a pot of water, add ginger and lemongrass, and boil for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and boil for another 5 minutes. Remove them from the water and place them in an ice bath to maintain their chewiness.

5. Soak the mushrooms in ice-cold water for a few minutes, then remove them and let them dry.

6. Roll each mushroom onto a meat skewer so they resemble a squid.

7. Heat oil in a deep pan, stir-fry ginger, garlic, and green onions. Add each mushroom skewer and pour in the sauce mixture. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until most of the liquid evaporates.

8. Adjust the saltiness and sweetness according to your family's taste during cooking.

Serve this delicious dish with hot rice!