fried meat with mushrooms

How to Make Stir-Fried Mushrooms with Pork: A Complete Guide

Stir-fried mushrooms with pork is a quick, flavorful dish loved for its tender meat and umami-rich mushrooms. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g pork loin, thinly sliced

- 300g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tsp oyster sauce

- 1 tsp sugar

- 1/2 tsp sesame oil

- 2 tbsp vegetable oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Optional: 1 bell pepper, sliced for color.

Steps:

1. Prepare the ingredients: Marinate the pork with 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, pepper, and a pinch of salt for 15 minutes. Clean mushrooms and slice them thinly.

2. Cook the pork: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the pork until browned, then remove and set aside.

3. Sauté mushrooms: In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add mushrooms. Cook for 3–4 minutes until they soften and release liquid.

4. Combine and season: Return the pork to the wok. Add remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until everything is well-coated. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

5. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions and enjoy hot with steamed rice.

This dish balances savory, sweet, and earthy flavors, making it a perfect weeknight meal. Enjoy your homemade stir-fried mushrooms with pork!