Stir-fried Broccoli and King Oyster Mushrooms with Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the vegetables: Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Slice King Oyster Mushrooms into rounds or on the bias. Mince garlic and ginger.

2. 2

   Blanch broccoli: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 1-2 minutes until vibrant green and slightly tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare black bean sauce: In a small bowl, lightly mash the fermented black beans. Add vegetarian oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water or vegetable broth. Mix well.

4. 4

   Stir-fry aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Add mushrooms: Add King Oyster Mushrooms to the wok and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until they start to soften and turn slightly golden.

6. 6

   Combine with broccoli: Add the blanched broccoli to the wok. Pour in the prepared black bean sauce.

7. 7

   Thicken sauce: Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables evenly.

8. 8

   Finish: Drizzle with sesame oil, give a final stir, and serve immediately with steamed rice.