Shiitake mushrooms plus one secret ingredient for better health.

I believe everyone has eaten shiitake mushrooms, but did you know? Adding this ingredient to shiitake mushrooms makes it even better for your health.

Shiitake Mushrooms with Tofu

Shiitake Mushrooms + Tofu

Instructions: Dice the shiitake mushrooms, cube the tofu, and chop the scallions and slice the ginger for later. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the scallions and ginger until fragrant, then add the shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for a moment. Add oyster sauce and salt, then add the tofu and stir-fry evenly. Add half a bowl of water, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Finally, add chicken powder and stir-fry until well combined.

Shiitake Mushrooms + Bok Choy

Prevents constipation

Instructions:

Clean the bok choy and cut it into four sections. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a moderate amount of salt and a little oil. Blanch the bok choy for 1 minute, then remove and arrange on a plate for later. Heat oil, add scallions and ginger to stir-fry until fragrant, then add the shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry.

Pour in cooking wine, add an appropriate amount of soy sauce and salt for seasoning, add some water, and simmer for 5 minutes. Drizzle in a starch slurry to thicken the sauce. Once the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat. Pour the cooked shiitake mushrooms over the reserved bok choy on the plate and serve.

Steamed Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake Mushrooms + Cod

Helps prevent high blood pressure and myocardial infarction

Ingredients: Cod, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, ginger, lettuce.

Instructions: Gently rub a little salt on both sides of the fish to help it absorb flavor. Shred the scallions and ginger, shred the lettuce, and remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms. Place the cod on top of the shredded scallions and ginger.

Arrange the shiitake mushrooms on top of the cod and place in a steamer. Steam over high heat for 8 minutes. After removing, pour out the water from the bottom of the plate. Pour an appropriate amount (about 40g) of the shiitake soaking water into the pan.

Turn on the heat, add salt, steamed fish soy sauce, and light soy sauce. Simmer until the sauce is fragrant, then turn off the heat. Pour the sauce over the shiitake mushrooms, sprinkle with shredded lettuce, and finally drizzle with olive oil.

Braised Chicken Thighs with Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake Mushrooms + Chicken Thighs

Supplies high-quality protein

Instructions: Cut the scallions into sections and slice the ginger. Wash and chop the chicken thighs into small pieces. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water overnight.

Reserve the mushroom soaking water. Heat oil in a wok, add scallions and ginger until fragrant, then add the chicken thighs and stir-fry until they turn white and are no longer bloody.

Add soy sauce and stir-fry until the chicken pieces are evenly coated. Add soybean paste and stir-fry well. Add the soaked shiitake mushrooms and their soaking water, plus an appropriate amount of clean water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer until the sauce is thick. Increase the heat to high to reduce the sauce, then season to taste.

Shiitake Mushrooms + Beef Brisket

Promotes digestion

Instructions: Blanch the beef brisket in cold water, then remove and wash it again.

Heat a pan, sauté ginger, garlic, and onion slices until fragrant. Add the beef and stir-fry until the surface is slightly browned. Add tomatoes and king oyster mushrooms and stir-fry. Once the tomatoes release their flavor, add seasonings like soy sauce.

Add some boiling water, along with cilantro and scallion knots. Bring to a boil over high heat. If you don't want to watch the stove, you can transfer it to a rice cooker and cook for about 40 minutes before serving.

Shiitake Mushrooms + Green Beans

Enriches blood and enhances resistance

Instructions: Heat oil in a wok. Add green beans and stir-fry over high heat for about 3 minutes. After the beans have completely changed color, add the shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for another minute. Pour the reserved mushroom soaking water into the pot, add salt and chicken powder, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the beans are tender.

Shiitake Mushrooms + Water Chestnuts

Improves skin problems

Instructions: In a soup pot, pour in half a pot of water. First, boil the water chestnuts for 30 minutes. Add rock sugar and continue to cook with lotus seeds for another 30 minutes. Add the "Hesian mushroom" (Hericium erinaceus). You can turn off the heat or adjust the flavor with honey according to your preference.