King oyster mushroom stir fry is a vegetarian dish that is packed with umami and is quick to make. The mushrooms are shredded and are cooked in a brown sauce that is slightly sweet and spicy. It is a dish that will satisfy your craving and is low in calories. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Adaptable}
In Chinese vegetarian cooking, mushrooms are frequently used as mock meat to recreate meat dishes that have a rich texture and flavor. King oyster mushrooms are often called the “steak of mushrooms” for their rich texture and savory, umami flavor. They’re perfect for stir-fries, where their meaty texture can shine!
I want to share this simple king oyster mushroom stir fry recipe. It is vegetarian but it has a nice meaty texture and is packed with flavor. It makes a light main dish over rice, or a side dish for your dinner.
Health Benefits of King Oyster Mushrooms
Not only are king oyster mushrooms delicious, but they’re also a nutritious addition to your diet. They are low in calories and rich in fiber and contain B vitamins and minerals such as potassium and phosphorus. Their meaty texture also makes them an excellent choice for those looking to eat more plant-based meals without sacrificing that satisfying bite!
King oyster mushroom stir fry ingredients
How to prepare king oyster mushrooms
I shredded the mushrooms for this recipe, so they cook quickly. And their uneven surface will soak up the flavor of the sauce.
First of all, use a fork to make indentations in the mushrooms, so it’s easier to shred. If you’re using very large king oyster mushrooms, halve them crosswise so they can be shredded into bite-sized pieces.
Then you can use your hands to pull the mushrooms into strands, making thin, long bite-sized pieces.
A rich brown sauce
I used chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar and chili oil to make a simple brown sauce that is slightly spicy and sweet. The cornstarch works as a thickener so the sauce will be sticky and glossy.
I highly recommend my homemade chili oil recipe to make fresh chili oil that is very fragrant. If you do not want to make it at home, you can also purchase this delicious chili crisp oil from the Mala Market.
Mise en place
When you’re ready to cook, your table should have:
- Shredded mushrooms
- Mixed sauce
- Cut peppers
- Sliced aromatics (green onion, garlic)
I used an anaheim pepper in the dish to add a crisp texture and some spiciness. Feel free to switch it to bell pepper or red pepper for a milder taste, or any other hot pepper you prefer .
How to cook king oyster mushroom stir fry
Cooking king oyster mushroom stir fry is super easy.
Start by cooking the aromatics so the oil will be fragrant. Then brown the king oyster mushrooms until lightly charred on the surface.
Add the pepper to cook briefly, then pour in the sauce and cook until it thickens.
That’s it! The king oyster mushrooms will be tender and a bit chewy, with a slightly charred surface. The uneven shredded surface will make the sauce grab onto the mushrooms very well, making it super flavorful.
How to serve king oyster mushroom stir fry
King oyster mushrooms stir fry makes a nice light main dish served over steamed rice. And of course, you can serve it as a side dish alongside other main dishes, with rice and soup. It is also a great topping for noodles, for example, sesame noodles and soy sauce noodles.
Other delicious mushroom recipes
- Chinese Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry
- Steamed Enoki Mushrooms (蒜蓉金针菇)
- Mushroom Fried Rice (蘑菇炒饭)
- Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir Fry
- Easy Mushroom Ramen
King Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry (手撕杏鲍菇)
Ingredients
- 2 large (total 1 lb / 450 g) king oyster mushrooms
Sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Stir fry
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 green onion , sliced
- 2 cloves garlic , sliced
- 1 anaheim pepper , julienned (or any other type of pepper you prefer)
Instructions
- Tear the king oyster mushrooms into strands about 1/3” thick and 3” long.
- Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the white part of the green onion and garlic. Stir and cook to release fragrance, 1 minute or so.
- Add the king oyster mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have turned tender and are slightly charred on the edges.
- Add the pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir the sauce again until the cornstarch is dissolved completely. Pour it into the pan. Stir it together immediately so the sauce coats all the ingredients. Continue to stir and cook until the sauce thickens, 1 minute or so. Add the green part of the green onion and stir again. Transfer everything to a plate and serve hot as a main dish.
