Monday, August 19, 2024

Stir-fried Mushrooms with Betel Leaves

Mushrooms are a nutritious addition to any vegetarian dish, offering a rich source of protein and fiber. King Oyster mushrooms, in particular, make an excellent meat substitute due to their firm texture, which holds up well during cooking. In this dish, we'll pair them with betel leaves, a fragrant herb with unique health benefits, for a flavorful twist.

Ingredients:

  • 2 king oyster mushrooms, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 10 betel leaves, stems removed, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 small white onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Ingredients for the Stir-fry Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp vegetarian seasoning powder
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Directions:

1.    Preparing the Mushrooms:

2.    Begin by soaking the sliced oyster mushrooms in lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Rinse well with clean water and drain thoroughly.

3.    Prepping the Betel Leaves:

4.    Wash the betel leaves, remove the stems, and slice the leaves into thin horizontal strips.

5.    Mixing the Stir-fry Sauce:

6.    In a small bowl, combine all the stir-fry sauce ingredients: water, vegetarian seasoning powder, soy sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, pepper, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.

7.    Stir-frying the Mushrooms:

8.    Heat a pan over medium heat and add the cooking oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic, shallot and sauté until fragrant. Add the drained mushrooms and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, until they soften and turn white.

9.    Adding the Sauce and Vegetables:

10.                       Pour the stir-fry sauce into the pan and mix well with the mushrooms. Adjust the seasoning to your taste, if needed. Add the sliced betel leaves and onion wedges, stir quickly to combine, and then remove the pan from the heat.

11.                       Serving:

12.                       Transfer the stir-fried mushrooms and betel leaves to a serving plate. Enjoy with hot steamed rice.


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