Black Pepper Mushrooms
Black Pepper Mushrooms: A Flavorful Delight
Why Black Pepper Mushrooms?
Black pepper mushrooms are a fantastic way to incorporate a punch of flavor into your meals. Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking to add more variety to your diet, these versatile fungi are a great option. They’re packed with nutrients, low in calories, and offer a meaty texture that satisfies cravings. Let’s dive into some delicious recipes!
Spicy Black Pepper Mushrooms
This dish is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a side dish.
Mushrooms (any variety)
1. Prep your mushrooms: Slice your chosen mushrooms into thick pieces.
2. Cook the mushrooms: Fry the mushroom slices until golden brown.
3. Make the sauce: Mince the garlic and chili. Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), black pepper, sugar, and water to create a flavorful sauce.
4. Combine and simmer: Pour the sauce over the cooked mushrooms and let it simmer until the liquid evaporates.
Black Pepper Mushroom Stir-Fry
For a more substantial meal, try this stir-fry packed with veggies.
Mixed mushrooms
1. Make the sauce: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
2. Cook the mushrooms: Sauté mushrooms with garlic, ginger, shallot, and jalapeno until fragrant.
3. Add veggies: Toss in broccoli and cook until tender.
4. Create the sauce: Pour some of the sauce into the pan, cover, and cook until broccoli is tender and mushrooms caramelize.
5. Thicken the sauce: Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
Mushroom Pepper Fry: An Indian Twist
If you enjoy Indian cuisine, this recipe is a must-try.
Mixed mushrooms
1. Make the spice powder: Grind fennel seeds and black pepper into a powder.
2. Sauté the base: Heat oil and sauté cumin seeds, garlic, tomatoes until they break down.
3. Add veggies: Add capsicum, chili, and onion (if using) and cook until softened.
4. Cook the mushrooms: Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
5. Combine flavors: Add spice powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.