Sichuan-Braised Mushrooms

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Smash the garlic with the back of a knife and chop it finely. Finely chop the red pepper, ginger, and cilantro and set aside.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Wash the button mushrooms and remove the stems. Cut the stems into smaller pieces and make cross-shaped cuts on the mushroom surface.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Mix a spoonful of starch and water (ratio 1 : 1 ) in a small bowl to make a starch slurry.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   In a separate clean bowl, combine oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to make a sauce.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat and sauté the mushrooms until golden brown on both sides.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Pour in the sauce and cook for 2 minutes.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add cornstarch slurry and then add diced red bell pepper.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add cilantro and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Once cooked, plate and serve.