stir-frying green vegetables with mushrooms

How to Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms with Bok Choy

Stir-fried shiitake mushrooms with bok choy is a quick, healthy, and delicious dish that brings out the natural flavors of fresh vegetables. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced

- 300g bok choy, washed and cut into 2-inch sections

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or sesame oil)

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional for umami)

- ½ tsp sugar

- Salt to taste

- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)

Steps:

1. Prepare the vegetables: Clean the mushrooms and bok choy thoroughly. Pat dry to avoid splattering when stir-frying.

2. Stir-fry mushrooms: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until they soften and release their juices. Push them to one side.

3. Aromatize garlic: Add minced garlic to the center of the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Combine and season: Add bok choy, stirring well. Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Toss everything together and cook for 2–3 minutes until the bok choy wilts but remains crisp.

5. Thicken (optional): If using, pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir quickly until the sauce thickens slightly.

6. Serve: Adjust salt if needed, then transfer to a plate. Enjoy hot with steamed rice!

This dish balances earthy mushrooms with crisp greens, making it a perfect side for any meal. Customize with chili flakes for a spicy kick or a dash of sesame oil for extra flavor!