Kim Dae-seok's Water-Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Mushrooms have a sponge-like quality that readily absorbs oil, making them overly greasy and heavy when fried. Instead, use steam and a little water in portions to cook them—this clever method keeps them light and non-greasy.
• Tearing the mushroom caps lengthwise into strips creates a chewy, satisfying bite similar to chewing beef, so never discard this part—it adds great texture and umami.
• Just before turning off the heat, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of finely ground domestic perilla seed powder. This enhances the mushrooms’ deep aroma with a smooth, nutty fragrance, creating a uniquely rich taste.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who enjoy tender, moist stir-fried shiitake mushrooms without oil.
• ⭐People who appreciate the naturally chewy texture of shiitake mushrooms, prepared gently without becoming tough from excessive heat.
• ⭐Home cooks seeking a clean, smooth rice side dish enriched with the soft aroma of nutty perilla seed powder.