Description
King oyster mushrooms chunked large and fragrantly fried with soy, sesame oil, and Taiwanese basil (Jiucengta). The mushroom's intense elasticity illusions 'eating meat'.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- King oyster mushroom
- Taiwanese basil(Jiucengta)
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Hand-tear king oyster mushrooms (Xingbaogu) into large bite-sized chunks without a knife (*Absorbs flavor better, improves texture).
- Put mushrooms in a pan without oil, 'dry-fry (Gan Bian)' on low until moisture evaporates and slightly browned.
- Add sesame oil, fragrantly sauté sliced ginger and garlic.
- Add soy, a little sugar, wine, coating mushrooms firmly in sauce.
- Right before turning off heat, dump two handfuls of raw Taiwanese basil (Jiucengta), mix briefly to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Exotic Taiwanese basil aroma and scorched soy
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken breast (as the original Sanbei Ji)
Pairing
White Rice、Taiwan Beer
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] A vegetarian (Su Shi) menu applying Taiwan's ultimate 'Sanbei (soy, sesame oil, wine)' seasoning to mushrooms instead of meat. Uses zero high-calorie meat or lard, yet the mushroom's bouncy bite and basil's violent aroma yield junk-food-level satisfaction unbelievable during a diet.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Coat slightly with Taiwan's sweet chili sauce (Tianla Jiang) for a junkier sweet/spicy flavor to shovel down white rice!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce), Sesame