CHINESE MUSHROOM SAUCE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut the very end of the shiitake mushroom off but keep the base.
• Drain well after clean. Break the mushrooms into large pieces and place in a blender. Blend with pause 8 to 10 seconds. If it is a large amount, finish this step in several batches.
• Blend garlic, ginger, shallot and scallion together.
• Heat around 1 cup of oil in wok and then fry doubanjiang with slow fire until the oil turns red. Keep stirring in the process to avoid sticky bottom. Then place garlic, ginger, shallot and scallion, fry over slow fire until aromatic.
• Place mushroom in and be patience during this process. Continue frying 10 to 15 minutes until the mushrooms shrinks and color darkened. If you feel the content is too dry, drizzle some oil over the edges of wok to avoid burning at the beginning. Stir-frying until the oil becomes clear, which indicates so water included any more.
• Add cumin powder, chili powder, sugar, light soy sauce.Add toasted sesame seeds and toasted peanuts (other toasted nuts works fine too). Continue cooking for 5-8 mins.
• Cool down and then keep in air-tight container. Let it set for 1 or 2 days before eating.

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Mix the potato starch and water in a small bowl, and stir it into the oyster sauce mixture until smooth.
• Fill a pot with water, bring to a boil, and stir in salt and vegetable oil. Place the bok choy into the boiling water, and cook until tender, shiny, and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the bok choy, and arrange attractively on a serving platter.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok until the oil shimmers, then toss the green onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 20 seconds; stir in the mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms begin to shrink slightly. Sprinkle the mushrooms lightly with salt. Continue to cook the mushrooms, stirring often, until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the oyster sauce mixture, then stir until the sauce is thickened and coats the mushrooms, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour the thickened mushroom sauce over the bok choy; serve immediately.