4 ways to cook delicious and flavorful vegetarian straw mushrooms just as good as savory dishes

Prepare and Marinate the Mushrooms

After purchasing the straw mushrooms, clean the mushroom stems, then soak them in diluted saltwater for about 7 – 10 minutes, and rinse with clean water.

While soaking, cut the larger mushrooms in half, thirds, or quarters depending on their size.

After preparation, the mushrooms will be marinated with 1/2 spoon of salt, 1/2 spoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 spoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 spoon of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, mix the mushrooms well and marinate for about 15 – 20 minutes to allow the mushrooms to absorb the flavors.

Prepare other ingredients

Shallots and garlic should be peeled and minced. Wash the chili and slice 3 pieces, mince 2 pieces. Clean the scallions by removing spoiled leaves, discarding the roots, and chopping them finely.

Put the minced lemongrass on a plate along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and minced chili, then mix well.

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a pan, heat the oil, and then add 1/2 of the minced shallots and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden.

Next, add all the lemongrass that has been seasoned, stir-fry quickly over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then turn off the stove.

Stir-fried mushrooms

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan, heat the oil and add all the remaining garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant. Next, add the seasoned straw mushrooms and stir-fry quickly over high heat.

Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the straw mushrooms are just cooked, then add the prepared lemongrass and chili to stir-fry with the mushrooms.

Stir well until the mushrooms have thickened, then add the finely chopped green onions and sliced chili to complete the dish.

Finished product

Now you have a delicious and flavorful dish of stir-fried straw mushrooms with lemongrass and chili for today’s meal.

The aroma of lemongrass and chili is incredibly appealing, the straw mushrooms are crisp and sweet, seasoned well, making it perfect to eat with hot rice!

Prepare the ingredients

After purchasing the straw mushrooms, clean the mushroom stems, cut them in half, and soak them in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water.

Wash the green beans, cut them into pieces about the length of a finger, and let them drain.

Stir-fried mushrooms with green beans

Put 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a pan, heat the oil until it’s hot and quickly stir-fry the prepared mushrooms and green beans over high heat.

After about 5 minutes of stir-frying, add 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and mix well to combine the flavors.

Next, add 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, stir-fry until the sauce thickens, then adjust the seasoning to taste, turn off the stove and complete the dish.

Final product

Now you have a delicious, savory dish of stir-fried straw mushrooms with green beans.

The mushrooms are tasty, the green beans are crispy and sweet, and the seasoning is flavorful, perfectly balanced—definitely worth trying!

Prepare and marinate the mushrooms

After purchasing the mushrooms, clean the mushroom stems and remove the torn straw attached to the stems. Next, soak them in water with 2 spoons of salt for about 7 – 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water.

The mushrooms after preparation will be marinated with 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, and mixed well.

To allow the mushrooms to absorb the flavors more deeply, you should marinate them for about 15 – 20 minutes before stir-frying.

Prepare other ingredients

Soak the vegetarian beef in cold water for about 15 – 20 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water. To make the vegetarian beef softer, you should repeat the soaking and squeezing process one more time.

Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic. Remove the damaged leaves from the scallions, discard the roots, and then chop them finely. Remove the stems from the chili and chop finely (or slice).

Marinate and fry the vegetarian beef

Add about 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a pan, heat the oil and then add the vegetarian beef to fry briefly. When you see the beef turns golden at the edges, remove it and let it drain the oil.

After frying, you will marinate the beef with 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, and stir well, marinating for about 10 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan, chopped onion and garlic, a little chopped green onion, and sauté until the onion and garlic are fragrant and golden. Next, add the marinated beef and stir-fry quickly for about 5 minutes over medium heat, then turn off the stove and transfer the beef to a separate plate.

4. Stir-fried straw mushrooms with pickled mustard greens

• Preparation

  15 minutes

• Cooking

  20 minutes

• Difficulty

  Easy

Ingredients for Stir-fried Straw Mushrooms with Pickled Mustard Greens Serves 4

Straw mushrooms 200 gr Pickled mustard greens 400 gr Hot chili 1 piece Garlic 1 clove Vegetarian fish sauce 2.5 teaspoons Vegetarian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Vegetable oil 3 tablespoons Salt/ sugar A little

How to choose good pickled mustard greens

• Good pickled mustard greens will have a light yellow or earthy yellow color; conversely, if the mustard greens are green, it indicates that they have not been fermented for long enough, and they will not taste good.
• Additionally, you should buy pickled mustard greens that appear not too bruised and do not show signs of mold or bubbles.
• Avoid buying pickled mustard greens that emit an unusual fishy smell, as this may indicate that they have been preserved with preservatives to last longer.
• To ensure the health of your family, you can also make your own pickled mustard greens at home with the extremely simple recipe below from TasteVN!

See more: How to salt pickled mustard greens (pickles) during the epidemic to make them crispy and last longer

How to Prepare Stir-Fried Straw Mushrooms with Pickled Mustard Greens

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  Prepare the straw mushrooms

  First, wash the straw mushrooms with water, using your hands to scrub off any remaining dirt.

  Next, place the straw mushrooms in a bowl to soak in diluted saltwater for about 5 – 10 minutes, while using a knife to remove any dark spots on the mushroom surface, cut them in half, then rinse again with clean water and drain.

  Tip: To avoid losing the nutrients of the straw mushrooms, do not soak them in saltwater for too long!

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Prepare the other ingredients

  For the pickled mustard greens, rinse them directly under running water until clean, then drain. Next, use your hands to separate each leaf of the mustard greens, take a pair of scissors to cut off the ends, and then use a knife to cut them into sections.

  Peel the garlic and finely chop it along with the bird’s eye chili.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Stir-fried pickled mustard greens

  Once the ingredients are prepared, you place a pan on the stove along with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and chili.

  Next, add 400g of prepared pickled mustard greens and stir-fry evenly for about 3 minutes using chopsticks. Then, season with 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1.5 teaspoons of vegetarian fish sauce, and continue to stir for another 3 minutes.

  Continue stir-frying until the pickled mustard greens are soft, about 5 – 7 minutes, then turn off the stove and transfer to a bowl.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Stir-fried straw mushrooms

  Using the same pan, continue to place it on the stove with all the prepared straw mushrooms, and stir-fry on high heat for about 5 minutes.

  Then, season with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian fish sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and stir-fry for another 5 minutes using chopsticks.

  

  
• 5

  Stir-fried straw mushrooms with sour pickled mustard greens

  When the straw mushrooms are soft, add all the stir-fried sour pickled mustard greens in, and continue to toss for about 2 – 3 more minutes on high heat using chopsticks.

  Finally, when all the ingredients are well mixed, season to taste, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate to enjoy!

  

  
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  Finished Product

  Stir-fried straw mushrooms with pickled mustard greens immediately attract everyone’s attention from the very first moment!

  The straw mushrooms are “plump” and soft, flavorful, and have a white color without any dark spots, combined with the crispy, tangy pickled mustard greens that make anyone who tries it feel ecstatic!

  Stir-fried straw mushrooms with pickled greens can be enjoyed with a steaming bowl of white rice, adding a bowl of soy sauce with spicy chili makes it simply perfect!

  

  

How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Straw Mushrooms

• Good straw mushrooms are those that are still in bud form, round or cylindrical, and feel slightly firm when gently squeezed. Choose mushrooms that are uniform in size for a more visually appealing and tastier dish.
• Dark or gray straw mushrooms will be tastier than the white ones. Select mushrooms that have bright colors and a distinctive mushroom smell.
• Do not choose mushrooms that have a foul smell, are discolored, feel soft and mushy to the touch, or are excessively large, as these mushrooms are stale and will not be tasty.

See details: How to Choose Fresh and High-Quality Straw Mushrooms

How to properly prepare straw mushrooms

• Fresh straw mushrooms should have their stems cleaned. Rinse the mushrooms briefly with a mixture of water and rice flour, then prepare another bowl of water mixed with rice flour, soak the mushrooms for about 5 minutes, and then rinse with clean water.
• Additionally, to keep the straw mushrooms white and remove any unpleasant odor, soak them in water mixed with lemon juice for about 10 minutes, then rinse clean.

See more:

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• How to make stir-fried straw mushrooms with simple and quick vegetarian tofu

In no time, you can have 4 ways to make stir-fried vegetarian straw mushrooms with delicious and attractive flavors that are just as good as any other savory dishes! Wishing you great success!