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How to Make Stir-Fried Wood Ear Mushroom with Loofah

Stir-fried wood ear mushroom with loofah is a quick, healthy, and delicious Chinese dish that highlights the fresh flavors of seasonal vegetables. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to prepare it.

Ingredients:

- 200g fresh loofah, peeled and cut into rounds

- 50g dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked until soft and sliced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 green onion, chopped

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tsp light soy sauce

- ½ tsp salt

- ½ tsp sugar (optional)

- Pinch of white pepper

Instructions:

1. Prep the ingredients: Soak wood ear mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes until tender, then drain and slice. Peel loofah, cut into thick rounds, and set aside. Mince garlic and chop green onions.

2. St-fry: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (about 10 seconds).

3. Cook vegetables: Add wood ear mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute. Toss in loofah rounds and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.

4. Season: Pour in light soy sauce, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Stir well to combine. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until loofah is tender but still crisp.

5. Finish: Garnish with green onions, stir once, and serve hot.

This dish is best enjoyed immediately to savor the loofah’s delicate texture and the mushrooms’ earthy flavor. It pairs perfectly with steamed rice!