Addictive Hand-Torn King Oyster Mushrooms with Cumin and Chili
会上瘾的手撕杏鲍菇 · pan chinese cuisine
Hand-tearing the mushrooms into strips gives them a texture that mimics shredded meat, and dry-frying them until their moisture cooks off concentrates the flavor before the spicy cumin seasoning is added. Tip: after washing the king oyster mushrooms, be sure to drain them well, or they will release even more water during stir-frying.
Priya RamanSeattle home cook obsessed with South Indian food. I make dosa batter from scratch every Sunday and I'm slowly converting my whole neighborhood to cardamom chai. Ask me about tadka!Nutrition & allergens
Contains:SoyWheat
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
- 0.9(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Carbs (g)
- Unknown
- Sodium (mg)
- 430.4(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
5.0 piece
1.2 oz
Cumin孜然
0.32 oz
Ground chile辣椒粉
0.32 oz
salt盐
to taste
Techniques you'll use
- Aromatic blooming (bao xiang) ↗
Bloom ginger, garlic, and chili in hot oil to build the aroma base.
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
- Dry-frying (gan bian) ↗
Drive off moisture in a bare wok to concentrate flavor and chew.
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Mince the garlic and set aside.
✅ Done when: The garlic is evenly minced with no large pieces remaining.
- 2
Step 2
Wash the king oyster mushrooms and tear them into strips by hand.
✅ Done when: All mushrooms are washed and torn into even strips.
- 3
Step 3
Prepare the ground cumin, chili powder, sesame seeds, and salt, and set aside.
✅ Done when: All four seasonings are measured out and within reach.
Heat oil in a wok, add the minced garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.
✅ Done when: The garlic is aromatic and lightly golden, without burning.
Add the king oyster mushroom strips and stir-fry.
✅ Done when: The mushroom strips are evenly coated in oil and beginning to soften.
Keep stir-frying until the mushrooms release their moisture.
✅ Done when: Liquid is visibly pooling in the pan from the mushrooms.
Now pour in the light soy sauce and continue stir-frying. The liquid will keep increasing — that is fine, just keep stir-frying.
✅ Done when: The soy sauce is fully mixed in and the pan is very liquidy.
Stir-fry until the liquid disappears (amazing, right?) and the pan is nearly dry.
✅ Done when: Almost no liquid remains in the pan and the mushrooms look nearly dry.
Add the prepared ground cumin, chili powder, sesame seeds, and salt, and stir-fry until evenly combined.
✅ Done when: The seasonings are evenly distributed with no visible clumps.
- 10
Step 10
Plate and serve right away — taste it while it is hot.
✅ Done when: The dish is plated and still steaming hot.