This oyster mushroom stir fry is quick and easy. The whole dish is light and balanced. It has a nice garlicky taste, and the drops of soy sauce brings out the fresh, delightful flavor of the mushrooms. Oyster mushroom stir-fry is a very easy and quick dish that my mom usually cooks at home as a weekday dinner. She always uses a wok to cook this dish because she is more familiar with cooking in the traditional Chinese way. However, I wanted to make this dish even easier by using a nonstick skillet. I carried out this experiment and it turned out just as delicious as the one cooked in a wok. So, now I’m happy to announce that you can enjoy this dish regardless of whether own a wok!
Cooking Tips – Briefly boil the mushrooms beforehand. It will lock the water inside the mushrooms, so they won’t get soggy during stir-frying. A quick blanch also makes the mushroom easier to cook through during stir frying. It shortens the cook time and results in a firm and juicy texture. Be careful, though as boiling the mushrooms for too long will create a tough texture. – Heat the skillet thoroughly before adding ingredients This way you can sear the mushrooms in short period of time without drawing any water out of it. Same logic applies when stir frying with a wok. – Add a dash of sugar Adding a dash of sugar during the stir-frying process gives the mushroom a shiny appearance without making the dish taste sweet.
Launch of my YouTube Video Channel!
I’m so excited to announce the launch of my cooking video channel! I have been planning for this for a while and finally I finished my first show today, about how to cook Chinese style easy oyster mushroom stir-fry. You can click to watch the short video below and get the full recipe at the end of this post. If you are new to Chinese cooking, don’t forget to check out my YouTube channel. I have a collection of cooking videos that is focused on Chinese cuisine, which will help you become familiar with preparing Chinese dishes in a very short time.
The post was updated on 22nd Oct. 2014
