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Preparation
40 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Stir-fried white cauliflower with mushrooms is not only nutritious but also incredibly delicious for the family meal. Today, TasteVN will bring you a simple, appealing stir-fried dish recipe to treat your friends and family. Let’s cook and get started right away!
Ingredients for Stir-fried White Cauliflower with Mushrooms For 2 people
White cauliflower 1 piece Dried wood ear mushrooms 30 g Pork 25 g Garlic 4 cloves Green onions 4 stalks Chili 2 pieces Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Chicken broth 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Salt A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh cauliflower
- About color: You should choose florets that have a uniform, bright color. For white cauliflower, the clearer the white color, the fresher it is. Avoid buying florets with mottled colors, uneven shades, lack of vitality, and yellowing as they may be spoiled or have been stored for too long.
- About appearance: When buying, you should choose florets that are round and evenly shaped, with a high center and no gaps between the flower branches. The green stem should be fresh, and when held, it feels firm. The surface of the cauliflower should be intact, without any chips or bruises.
- About firmness: When you touch the cauliflower, it should have a certain crunch, firmness, and solidity. You should not choose florets that are wilted, with soft stems and wilted leaves as they will not be tasty.
How to choose good dried mushrooms
- You should choose dried mushrooms that have large and thick caps, fine hairs, and are dry. Avoid choosing ones that are rough because they won’t be delicious when cooked.
- Good mushrooms usually have a dark amber color, the top of the mushroom is slightly glossy, and the underside has a milky coffee color.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that are too black because this type will easily get mushy when soaked in water and is less crunchy and tasty.
Tools needed
How to make stir-fried white cauliflower with mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing, remove the roots of the white cauliflower, then cut it into bite-sized pieces and soak it in salt water for about 10 minutes.
For 30g of dried wood ear mushrooms, place them in a bowl and soak in cold water for about 20 minutes, then slice them into small pieces.
How to properly soak dried wood ear mushrooms:
- You should only soak dried wood ear mushrooms for a maximum of 3 – 4 hours before cooking. Avoid soaking them too long or overnight, as this will lead to the production of many toxins in the mushrooms, which are harmful to health.
- Soak the mushrooms in cold water, not warm water, because while mushrooms swell faster in cold water, the morpholine in the mushrooms does not have much time to neutralize.
Prepare an additional 25g of pork that has been cleaned and soaked in salt water for about 10 minutes. Then, slice the pork into thin pieces. Next, for the garlic, peel it and crush it.
For the chili, slightly tilt the knife and slice it into small pieces. Wash the green onions and slice the stems at an angle, while cutting the leaves into small sections. Place all the ingredients onto a plate.
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Boil the cauliflower
First, place a pan on the stove, pour in water, and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the cauliflower and blanch it for about 7 minutes.
Next, when you see the water boiling again, add the mushrooms and boil them together with the cauliflower for about 2 more minutes. After that, use a ladle to scoop the cauliflower and mushrooms onto a plate and let them cool before stir-frying.
Tip: Blanching the cauliflower and mushrooms in boiling water before stir-frying helps the spices absorb quickly, making the dish tastier.
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Stir-fried cauliflower with wood ear mushrooms
Turn on the stove over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add the pork and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the meat is firm.
Next, add garlic and stir evenly until fragrant. At this point, add all the cauliflower and wood ear mushrooms into the pan, then stir well and stir-fry over high heat for about 1 minute.
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Completion
Next, add chili and continue to stir well. Then, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of chicken broth, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, then stir-fry evenly for about 2 minutes over high heat to enhance the flavor and maintain the attractive color of the dish.
Finally, add the green onions and the remaining garlic, pour in a little water, and continue to stir well to cook the ingredients. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to enhance the aroma of the dish. Turn off the stove, then plate the dish, and you can enjoy it now.
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Final Product
Stir-fried cauliflower with mushrooms has an eye-catching color combined with an enticing aroma. With its crispy texture and well-seasoned flavor, the cauliflower complements the soft, fragrant mushrooms, making you fall in love with it from the very first bite. A simple stir-fry dish that is easy to make and helps prevent boredom in meals.
See more:
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- How to make chewy and delicious wood ear mushroom salad that is new and appealing to change the taste for the whole family
Thus, TasteVN has brought you a simple yet delicious and nutritious way to make stir-fried cauliflower with mushrooms. We hope the above sharing will help you add another delicious dish to your family’s menu!
