4 ways to make delicious and flavorful chicken leg mushrooms stewed with pepper and tamarind for a vegetarian meal

Marinate the Chicken Mushrooms

After purchasing the chicken mushrooms, peel off the root part, then soak the mushrooms in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water, then drain.

Next, use a knife to cut the mushrooms in half, then place them into a clay pot.

Then, marinate the mushrooms with 1 spoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, a little ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, and mix well. Let them marinate for 5 – 8 minutes for the mushrooms to absorb the spices.

Make Pepper Braised Chicken Mushrooms

Put another clay pot on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped scallions and stir-fry until fragrant.

Next, add the marinated mushrooms and stir-fry evenly over medium heat for about 5 minutes. After the mushrooms are cooked, reduce the heat and stir-fry for another 5 minutes.

Finally, season to taste and turn off the heat.

Final product

Although the method is quite simple, the delicious taste of chicken thigh mushrooms cooked with pepper will surprise you. The dish has a fragrant aroma, with soft and sweet chicken thigh mushrooms, chewy and crunchy, blended with a rich sauce.

This dish is not only delicious but also easy to make, guaranteed to go well with rice!

Prepare the Ingredients

You chop 1 chili and 1 stalk of lemongrass finely, and crush and cut the other stalk of lemongrass into pieces.

Soak the chicken thigh mushrooms in salt water for 5 minutes. Then take them out, rinse with clean water, and cut off any spoiled or blackened parts.

Next, cut the mushrooms into quarters and then into smaller pieces for easy eating.

Make the Tamarind Sauce

First, you sauté the chopped lemongrass with 2 teaspoons of cooking oil for 5 seconds, then add the cut lemongrass pieces to sauté together.

When the lemongrass becomes fragrant, turn off the heat and add the tamarind juice along with 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and also add the chopped chili.

You then turn the heat back on, and stir the mixture. When the tamarind sauce starts to boil, add about 1 cup of water and adjust the seasoning.

Mushroom and Tofu Stew

When the tamarind sauce boils, add the mushrooms and stir well over high heat.

When the tamarind sauce in the pot boils again, add the tofu and then lower the heat for about 15 minutes before turning off the stove.

Finished Product

The mushroom stew with tamarind sauce when completed has a thick sauce, a sour and sweet taste, and the chewy crunch of the mushrooms makes the dish wonderful.

Prepare the Ingredients

Cut off the stems of the chicken mushrooms, then soak them in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then wash them clean with water and drain.

Wash the shallots and chop them finely.

Wash the chili and green pepper, then drain.

Make the Sauce and Marinate the Mushrooms

Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 2 tablespoons of pineapple coloring, 100 ml of vegetarian fish sauce, 90 grams of sugar, 15 grams of vegetarian seasoning, and 65 grams of chili sauce in order.

Cook on low heat until the mixture thickens.

Next, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the sauce over the chicken mushrooms, mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.

Cooking mushrooms

Place a earthen pot on the stove, sauté 2 tablespoons of shallots in a little oil, then add the mushrooms and stir well.

Next, add 3 tablespoons of water into the pot, simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.

Finally, add a few chili peppers and green peppercorns for about 1 minute and then turn off the heat.

Finished Product

Stir-fried king oyster mushrooms with pepper have an eye-catching and appealing color. Each mushroom is stir-fried until soft, not mushy, absorbing the rich and moderately salty-sweet sauce, with the taste of spicy pepper, making it extremely appetizing!

Although the recipe is simple, it ensures that everyone will enjoy it!

Prepare ingredients

After purchasing the chicken drumstick mushrooms, cut off the stems, soak them in diluted salt water for about 3 – 5 minutes, rinse with water, and let them drain. Then, use a knife to remove the mushroom stems.

Chop the mushroom stems you just removed into small pieces, while leaving the remaining mushrooms whole.

Soak the wood ear mushrooms in cold water for 1 – 2 hours until they expand, then cut off the roots and chop them finely.

Wash the tofu thoroughly, then mash it and place it in a bowl.

Wash the scallions, then slice them thinly.

Mix ingredients

Add the mashed tofu, wood ear mushrooms, scallions, and chicken drumstick mushroom stems into the bowl one by one.

Season with 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and mix well to allow the ingredients to absorb the seasonings.

Stuff tofu into mushrooms

You put the mixed ingredients into a piping bag and stuff them as filling for the chicken thigh mushrooms.

Next, you place the steamer on the stove, add the stuffed mushrooms, and steam for about 20 minutes.

Cooking Braised Sauce

You add 4 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 2 teaspoons of pepper, and 1 cup of water into a bowl and stir well to make the filling sauce.

You place a pan on the stove, sauté 1 tablespoon of cooking oil with 1 tablespoon of chopped onion, then add the filling sauce you just made into the pan.

Wait until the sauce boils, then add the chicken thigh mushrooms and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.

While the pot is simmering, remember to drizzle the cooking sauce over the mushrooms so they absorb the sauce well and have a nicer color!

Final Product

The chicken thigh mushrooms and tofu combine to create an irresistible delicious flavor. The outer layer of the mushrooms is chewy and crispy, while the inside is soft and fragrant, with a hint of the characteristic light spiciness of pepper, along with the well-seasoned braised sauce.

This dish is served with rice, guaranteed to be very appetizing!