Braised Lamb Chops with Tea Tree Mushrooms

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the dried tea tree mushrooms and soak them in warm water for at least half an hour.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Prepare ginger slices, ground black pepper, star anise, scallion segments...

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Boil the water briefly, then remove the lamb ribs from the water.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Drain the water slightly, otherwise the oil will splatter violently when you put it in the pan with water on.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Wash and drain the soaked tea tree mushrooms. Heat oil in a pan, add ginger slices and star anise, then add lamb chops. Stir-fry briefly, then add scallions. (Add dried chili peppers at this point if you like it spicy.)

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add tea tree mushrooms and pour in some light soy sauce.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add a little bit of Xiangha's salt and pepper

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add some dark soy sauce for color, and add enough water to cover the vegetables. Simmer the tea tree mushrooms for a little longer.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add a spoonful of fermented soybean paste, stir-fry, then cover and simmer over low heat for a while.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    The lamb chops are done when you can easily pierce them with chopsticks. It's best to taste the tea tree mushrooms before serving. Once cooked and the sauce has reduced, plate them.