Vegetarian dishes will no longer be boring if you know how to harmoniously combine ingredients. Today, with the main ingredient being bok choy, TasteVN will help you transform it into 2 delicious stir-fry dishes. Let’s cook right away to learn 2 ways to make stir-fried bok choy with straw mushrooms and oyster mushrooms for a light vegetarian day!
1. Stir-fried bok choy with straw mushrooms
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried bok choy with straw mushrooms For 4 people
Bok choy 500 gr Straw mushrooms 200 gr Garlic 4 cloves Green onions 4 stalks Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common spices A little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to choose fresh straw mushrooms
- When buying fresh straw mushrooms, you need to pay attention to choose mushrooms that are intact and have a characteristic aroma.
- Fresh straw mushrooms are round and still have buds. The caps are large, and the stems are short.
- Straw mushrooms that are black usually have a richer taste and aroma than the white ones.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms with caps that have opened wide, mushrooms that are bruised, or have an unusual smell.
How to make Stir-fried Bok Choy with Straw Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
Separate the bok choy leaves and wash them thoroughly with water, then let them drain.
Cut off the stems and damaged parts of the straw mushrooms, then soak them in rice water to clean and whiten the mushrooms. After that, take them out basket, rinse again with clean water, and let them drain.
Peel the garlic, crush it, and chop it finely. Wash the green onions and cut them into small pieces.
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Stir-fried bok choy with mushrooms
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it, then add garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant.
After the garlic is aromatic, add the straw mushrooms and stir-fry for about 2 minutes over high heat, then add the bok choy to the pan and stir-fry together.
When the bok choy is partially cooked, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, then stir well to dissolve the seasonings.
Stir-fry for about another minute, then taste and adjust the seasoning, add chopped green onions, and turn off the heat.
Finally, serve the dish on a plate, sprinkle a little pepper, and it is ready to enjoy immediately.
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Finished Product
Stir-fried bok choy with straw mushrooms balances the nutrients in your family’s meal.
Bok choy absorbs the seasoning but retains its green color and crunchy sweetness. Straw mushrooms are sweet and chewy, making them very appetizing. Even those who dislike vegetables will crave this dish.
Feel free to check out the stir-fried bok choy with straw mushrooms recipe shared by Mr. Thanh Hoa. Different seasoning methods will bring different flavors. Give it a try!
See details: How to make stir-fried bok choy with straw mushrooms (recipe shared by a user)
2. Stir-fried bok choy with oyster mushrooms
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Bok Choy with Oyster Mushrooms Serves 2
Bok choy 150 gr Oyster mushrooms 100 gr Onion 1/2 bulb Carrot 1 piece Ginger 1 piece Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Vegetarian oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Vegetarian seasoning 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh oyster mushrooms
- You should choose oyster mushrooms with thick, chewy, and firm stems as they are tastier than those with small stems.
- Clean mushrooms have a distinctive smell and an off-white color, not musty, with a strange odor and uniform, pure white appearance.
- You should choose gray oyster mushrooms, as this type provides a chewier and sweeter taste.
- Choose mushrooms that are of moderate size, not too big (mushrooms that are fully opened and torn) or too small (mushrooms that are spongy and not tasty).
How to choose fresh carrots
- Fresh carrots will have a distinctive deep orange color, with bright skin. The skin should be smooth, not cracked, and firm to the touch. The green tops should still be fresh, not damaged or wilting.
- You should choose long, slender carrots of moderate size, not too big with few eyes on the surface.
- Do not buy those with damaged tops and bent bodies. These are old carrots and difficult to prepare.
- Do not buy carrots that are wormy, cracked, or have a strange smell.
How to choose fresh onions
- When choosing onions, select bulbs with thin, shiny, and evenly colored skins. When touching the bulb, it should feel dry and firm.
- Good onions will have a firm, smooth skin without dark spots, tightly hugging the inner bulb.
- Avoid choosing bulbs with sprouts, uneven firmness, and color as these are not fresh and may taste bitter.
- Round-shaped bulbs are the best, and onions with many long roots indicate they are still fresh.
How to prepare Stir-fried Bok Choy with King Oyster Mushrooms
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Prepare the bok choy
Before cooking, separate the bok choy leaves and wash them with diluted salt water until clean, then let them drain.
Put water in a pot and bring it to a boil with a little salt. When the water is boiling vigorously, add the vegetables and blanch for 30 seconds, then remove them.
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Prepare the other ingredients
For the king oyster mushrooms, you can use a knife to remove the dirty parts of the mushroom stems. Then, tear or slice the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces by hand.
Soak the king oyster mushrooms in salt water for about 20 minutes, then squeeze out the water. After that, rinse with clean water and squeeze out the water once more before using them in the dish.
Wash the carrot, peel it, and cut it into slices. Peel the onion, wash it clean, and cut it into wedges.
Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and slice it into thin strips. Peel the garlic, wash it clean, and mince it.
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Make the sauce
Add 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of water into a bowl, then stir until the seasonings dissolve.
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Stir-fry bok choy with vegetables
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add garlic to sauté until fragrant, then add carrots and stir-fry for about 1 minute, followed by oyster mushrooms, bok choy, and onions into the pan and stir well. Stir-fry over high heat for 3 – 4 minutes.
Next, pour the entire sauce mixture into the pan, then add 1/2 tablespoon of water and stir-fry. Stir well for another minute, taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The crunchy deliciousness of bok choy combined with the sweetness of carrots, onions, and the fragrant and chewy texture of oyster mushrooms makes the stir-fried bok choy with oyster mushrooms truly delightful and refreshing.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Bok Choy
- Choose bok choy with light green or white stems, which may have roots or not.
- Fresh bok choy usually feels heavy in hand, is not wilted or rotten, and does not have yellowing or blackened leaves.
- To buy fresh and delicious bok choy, select those with bright green color, smooth and glossy leaves, without dark spots, and leaves that are not wilting, drooping, or turning yellow.
The sweet and savory flavor, chewy deliciousness of the two dishes stir-fried bok choy with straw mushrooms and oyster mushrooms will make your vegetarian meals lighter and more wonderful. Wishing you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel AT Channel and Delicious Vegan Everyday Dishes
