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Chayote Mushroom Stir-fry

This mellow chayote mushroom stir-fry makes a great Korean side dish or serve as a vegetarian or vegan meal with a bowl of rice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 chayote
  • 5-6 fresh shiitake mushroom or oyster mushroom sliced
  • 1 tsp salt plus more
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 fresh red chili
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
  • 2 green onion chopped
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Peel chayote using a potato peeler. Slice thinly around the pit. Cut slices into thin matchsticks. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over chayote and rub them very well. Rinse out and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red chili and garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the chayote and a pinch of salt; cook for 2-3 minutes until chayote gets somewhat soft.
  4. Add the mushroom and stir. Add water to create the steam and continue to stir.
  5. Drizzle Korean soy sauce for soup and green onion; toss well. Season with more salt according to your taste.
  6. Lastly sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.