Simple and flavorful recipe for braised straw mushrooms with black pepper that pairs perfectly with rice

How to cook Braised Straw Mushrooms with Pepper

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  Prepare mushrooms and other ingredients

  First, prepare a basin of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Then peel off the black parts of the mushrooms to clean the remaining straw stuck to the mushrooms and soak them in the basin of water for about 10 minutes for better cleaning, then take them out to drain.

  Wash green onions and bell peppers and let them drain. Then finely chop the green onions and slice the bell peppers into small rings.

  Tip:

  • You can replace salt with coarse salt to clean the mushrooms better!
  • Do not wash mushrooms for too long as it will cause the loss of valuable nutrients inside the mushrooms.

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Marinate the mushrooms

  After preparing, you will marinate the mushrooms with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning.

  Mix well for 5 minutes to allow the mushrooms to absorb the seasoning.

  Tip: You can add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to make your finished dish more glossy and appealing!

  

  

  
• 3

  Braised mushrooms

  Place a pan on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of minced shallots to sauté until fragrant. Next, add the straw mushrooms and stir-fry, being careful not to let the garlic burn.

  Continue to stir-fry the straw mushrooms evenly for 2 minutes until fragrant. When the mushrooms start to heat up, reduce the heat and add 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 4 tablespoons of water. Then add half a teaspoon of ground pepper and sliced chili for aroma.

  While waiting for the water to absorb into the mushrooms, remember to skim off any foam.

  When the water has soaked into the mushrooms, to thicken the sauce, add 1 tablespoon of chili sauce and let it cook for another 10 minutes.

  Finally, add green onions and chili, and our dish is complete.

  Tip:

  • If you prefer a saltier taste, you can add another half teaspoon of salt.
  • You can substitute regular fish sauce if you do not have vegetarian fish sauce.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Stir-fried straw mushrooms with pepper may be a simple dish, but it will definitely not disappoint anyone. With the spicy, tangy sauce combined with the tender, perfectly cooked straw mushrooms, everything blends together to create an irresistible allure. The flavors of pepper and chili further elevate the truly enticing aroma.

  It would be wonderful to enjoy it with a bowl of hot white rice on chilly days and to serve it alongside other main dishes. You will surely be satisfied with its deliciousness, leaving everyone with unforgettable memories. Now, let’s enjoy the dish!