Chinese Braised Mushrooms Recipes

BRAISED MUSHROOMS, CHINESE STYLE

Steps:

• Soak the mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes until soft, squeeze the excess liquid from the mushrooms. Discard the stems but leave the mushrooms whole.
• Heat a wok or skillet and add the peanut oil. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for a few seconds. Quickly add the stock, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and wine. Reduce heat to low.
• Braise the mushrooms for about seven minutes, stirring constantly, until they have absorbed most of the sauce. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with scallions and serve.

BRAISED CHINESE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Put the mushrooms in a large bowl and add hot water to cover. Let stand one hour or longer.
• Rinse and dry the mushrooms. Cut off and discard stems.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, pork, water chestnuts, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, shaoxing or Sherry, cornstarch, threequarter teaspoon sugar, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Blend well.
• Fill each mushroom cap with an equal portion of the mixture, mounding and smoothing over the tops.
• Heat three tablespoons of the oil in each of two large skillets. Add the mushrooms, stuffing side down, and brown lightly. Turn the mushrooms carefully in both skillets and carefully pour off the oil from both skillets.
• Blend the broth, oyster sauce and remaining one-quarter teaspoon sugar. Pour an equal portion of this into each skillet. Bring the liquid to the simmer and cover closely. Cook over low heat about 15 minutes, basting once during cooking. If the liquid starts to evaporate, add a few drops of water and continue cooking.
• Give the mushrooms one final basting. Transfer them to a dish in one layer. Pour the remaining liquid over all. Let cool uncovered. Cover and refrigerate.
• When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Heat the mushrooms 15 minutes in their cooking liquid. These mushrooms are good even at room temperature.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHINESE SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Wash and pat dry chicken thighs (or equivalent chicken parts) with paper towels. Set aside.
• Soak dried mushrooms in 1/2 cup warm water for 15 minutes, or until softened. Discard the stems, reserving the soaking water. Slice mushrooms into halves.
• Heat up 2 tbsp oil in a wok over medium fire, until hot. Fry the dried salted fish slices (if using) until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
• Turn up the heat to high. In the same oil, add the garlic and shallots. Stir fry for 1 minute until fragrant and starting to brown.
• Add the chicken thighs and stir fry to brown the chicken on all sides evenly, about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and Chinese sausages, and stir fry to mix evenly with the chicken pieces for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the seasonings, mushroom soaking water, and enough water to just cover the chicken. Let the liquids come to a boil. Then lower the heat until at a gentle simmer. Let braise for 25 to 30 minutes, or longer until the chicken becomes tender, adding a bit more water if necessary.
• When the chicken is almost tender, add the fried salted fish and ½ of the chopped spring onions. Stir to mix well, and simmer for another 2 minutes. Do a taste test and add salt, if desired (note: salted fish is also quite salty). Turn off the heat and dish out into a serving dish.
• Garnish with the remaining chopped spring onions. Best served immediately with steamed rice.

BRAISED MUSHROOMS WITH FAT CHOY

Steps:

• Heat up the wok or pan on high heat. When hot, pour the cooking oil in.
• Turn the heat to medium and add the ginger and garlic to the oil to cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
• Increase the heat to high and throw in the mushrooms. Stir for 1 minute and season with the sesame oil, oyster sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, light soy sauce, sugar and chicken powder. Mix in for another 30 seconds.
• Pour in the chicken stock and mushroom water, then bring the liquid to a boil. Depending on the heat of your stove, it should take anywhere between 2-10 minutes.
• As soon as it boils, layer the top with Chinese cabbage and lower the heat to low-medium for a simmer.
• Add the black moss as the final layer and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Optional: For a thicker sauce, bring the heat up to medium. Stir the starch slurry until well combined, then slowly pour it into the sauce while mixing. The sauce will thicken, so stop when it reaches your preferred consistency.
• When ready, serve immediately as is!

SIMPLE BRAISED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil and heat another 30 seconds. Add the shallot and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to the hot pan and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes or until fragrant and beginning to soften. Add the mushrooms to the pan along with another 1/2 teaspoon salt and the thyme. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms have let off some of their juices are beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
• Deglaze with the Marsala, if using, and add the broth and remaining salt. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover the pan, increase the heat to medium and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about an additional 5 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs, stir in the butter and serve.