Easy Vegan Mushroom Recipe
Today I'm going to share a recipe that is super suitable for vegetarians - a vegan mushroom dish. With tender mushrooms paired with fresh green bok choy, you can create an extremely satisfying delicacy.
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Why I love this vegetarian mushroom dish?
Light and healthy: This dish is low in fat and calories, perfect for a healthy diet. It’s not greasy but still full of flavor.
Simple and easy to make: No complicated techniques required, making it suitable for any level of cooking enthusiast.
Nutritionally rich: Both bok choy and mushrooms are packed with dietary fiber and antioxidants, making it both nutritious and light.
Delicious and tasty: The tender mushrooms and crisp bok choy, paired with a rich sauce, create a complex and flavorful taste.
Can other vegetables be used as a substitute for bok choy?
Yes, you can use lettuce, spinach, rape, etc. as substitutes for bok choy, and the taste is also great.
What can I use as a substitute if there is no vegetarian oyster sauce?
If there is no vegetarian oyster sauce, you can use shiitake mushroom soy sauce or vegetarian stock to enhance the umami flavor, or simply rely on light soy sauce and the flavor of the shiitake mushrooms themselves.
Can I make this dish in advance?
Yes, you can make bok choy and shiitake mushrooms in advance and then store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
When ready to eat, you can heat them up in the microwave or reheat them in a pan.
INGREDIENTS
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium-sized bok choy
- 8-10 shiitake mushrooms (stemmed and chopped)
ACCESSORIES
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Green onions (to taste)
SEASONINGS
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (low-sodium version)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)
- 1/2 cup water
- Plant oil (to taste)
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Prepare a sauce:
Add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1/2 cup of water to a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
STEP 2
Blanch the Bok Choy:
Wash the bok choy.
Boil water in a pot, and once boiling, cook the bok choy for 30 seconds, then remove and set aside.
STEP 3
Blanch the shiitake mushrooms:
Clean and chop the shiitake mushrooms. Boil them in water for 7-8 minutes until soft, then remove and set aside.
STEP 4
Sauté garlic and green onions:
Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot. When the oil is hot, pour in the minced garlic and green onions and sauté over low heat until fragrant.
STEP 5
Stir-fry the ingredients:
Add the blanched Bok Choy and shiitake mushrooms to the pot and stir-fry quickly over high heat to let the excess moisture evaporate.
STEP 6
Add the sauce:
Pour the prepared sauce into the pot and stir-fry quickly to mix well.
STEP 7
Finish:
Stir-fry until the sauce thickens and the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce. Then remove from the pot and plate.
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Serving Suggestions
Served with staple foods: This dish is light and delicious. It can be served with white rice or fried noodles as the staple food.
Sauce pairing: You can try pairing it with some chili sauce or garlic sauce to add a touch of spiciness.
Suitable for vegetarians: Paired with a cup of soy milk or plant milk for nutritional balance, it can not only supplement protein but also satisfy your appetite.
Recipe Variations
Add tofu
If you want a richer source of protein, you can add cubed soft tofu to this dish to enhance the texture and nutrition.
Add other mushrooms
You can add other mushrooms such as oyster mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, or agaricus blazei to add different textures and flavors.
Pair with other vegetables
This dish can be stir-fried with other vegetables such as broccoli, green peppers, or carrots to add more color and nutrition.
Add nuts
To add some texture, you can sprinkle some toasted nuts such as almond slices or pine nuts at the end to add a crispy taste.
Add chili peppers
If you prefer a more stimulating taste, you can add red chili peppers or dried chili peppers to enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
Use other seasonings
Besides soy sauce and oyster sauce, you can experiment with other seasonings like doubanjiang (fermented chili bean paste), five-spice powder, or black pepper to adjust the flavor to your liking.
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