Oysters are a type of food rich in nutrients and hormones. So today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to immediately prepare stir-fried dishes with 2 simple yet delicious methods of stir-fried oysters with mushrooms and stir-fried bean sprouts!
1. Stir-fried Oysters with Mushrooms
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Oysters with Mushrooms For 4 people
Oyster meat 400 gr Shiitake mushrooms 50 gr (dried) Green onions 5 stalks Garlic 3 cloves Bird’s eye chili 1 piece Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (sugar/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to choose good shiitake mushrooms
- Choose shiitake mushrooms that are of moderate size and dark brown color.
- The mushrooms should have a shape like an umbrella, with white flesh, a cylindrical stem, and tightly curled caps.
- Do not buy mushrooms that are dark brown, bruised, or have a strange odor.
How to prepare Stir-fried Oysters with Mushrooms
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Prepare the oysters
After purchasing the oysters, soak them in clean water for 2 hours so that the mud on the outside of the oysters softens, making it easier to clean them.
After soaking the oysters, use a large brush to scrub from the hinge of the oyster shell along the curved lines to the mouth of the shell to clean it.
Then use a knife to separate the oyster meat.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Soak shiitake mushrooms in water for 10 – 15 minutes to let them expand, cut off the stems, rinse with water, and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the green onions, wash thoroughly, and cut into pieces about 2 finger lengths.
Chop the chili finely. Peel the garlic and mince it.
How to properly soak dried shiitake mushrooms:- You should soak the mushrooms for about 8 hours or overnight to fully expand.
- Cut off the hard parts and stems of the mushrooms, rinse them under running water to remove dirt, then gently squeeze to drain excess water.
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Stir-fried oysters
Place a pan on the stove with 3 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add oysters and stir-fry over medium heat. Season with 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, stir well.
Then, add shiitake mushrooms and stir for about 2 minutes, then season with 1 tablespoon of chili sauce and chopped chili, stir-fry until the oysters are firm.
After that, add chopped green onions and stir well, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat, sprinkle a little pepper on top to enhance the flavor, and it’s done.
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Final product
The stir-fried oyster dish has an incredibly fragrant aroma and eye-catching colors. The oysters are fatty and delicious, blending with the sweet and crunchy taste of the shiitake mushrooms, making it very appealing.
2. Stir-fried oysters with bean sprouts
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking time
15 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Oysters with Bean Sprouts Serves 2 people
Oyster meat 200 gr Bean sprouts 300 gr Coriander 20 gr Red onion 3 bulbs Spring onion 3 stalks Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Lemon juice a little Common seasoning a little (salt/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Bean Sprouts
- You should choose bean sprouts that are curved, slim, and long, with uneven stalks.
- The roots of the bean sprouts should be numerous and long.
- Avoid choosing bean sprouts that have thick, uniform stems and few roots as they may have been soaked in chemicals.
How to Prepare Stir-fried Oysters with Bean Sprouts
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Prepare the oysters
Buy pre-shucked oysters. Clean the oysters with diluted salt water mixed with lemon juice or vinegar, then drain.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Wash the bean sprouts and drain. Peel and crush the red onions.
Wash the spring onions and coriander, then cut into pieces about 2 finger lengths.
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Sautéed Oysters
Place a pan on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add 3 crushed shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Add the oysters and stir-fry until they are slightly firm, then season with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, stirring well.
Adjust the seasoning to taste, then add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for about 2 – 3 minutes.
Finally, add the chopped green onions and coriander, stir well, then turn off the heat to complete the dish.
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Final Product
The stir-fried oyster dish has an aromatic smell and is incredibly appealing in color. The oysters are soft and fatty, and when eaten with the naturally crunchy and sweet bean sprouts, it’s hard to resist!
How to choose fresh and delicious oysters
- Choose live fresh oysters with a pointed shell and two closed shell layers.
- The fresh oyster meat should be opaque white and have all the guts intact.
- Avoid buying oysters that have a strange smell, are missing parts, or have a greenish color as they may be old, bitter, fishy, and not tasty.
How to properly clean and open oysters
- You can rinse the oysters directly under running water to remove dirt inside. Then clean the slime by covering the oysters with flour, mixing gently, and rinsing several times with water.
- To open the oyster shell, place the oysters in boiling water for about 2 – 3 minutes. The hot water will cause the oysters to open their shells by themselves; at this point, you just need to gently pull the shell apart and take out the oyster meat.
With 2 ways to make oyster stir-fried with mushrooms and bean sprouts that are delicious, nutritious, and extremely simple and quick, let’s get into the kitchen right away with TasteVN!
*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels: Dân Dã Miền Tây and Món Ăn Ngon Việt.
