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Peppery king oyster mushrooms

Name: Peppery king oyster mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: Taiwan
Ingredients: 300 g king oyster mushrooms; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 0.25 tsp white pepper; 1 scallion, sliced

Juicy mushrooms with a savory soy glaze and a pinch of white pepper.

Prep10 min

Cook12 min

Yield2 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

2 portions

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Let’s make it.

Wipe mushrooms clean and cut lengthways into 1 cm slices.
Heat oil in a wide pan. Sear mushrooms in a single layer 3–4 minutes on each side.
Mix soy sauce with sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Add to the pan and toss until lightly glazed.
Finish with white pepper and scallion.

A little kitchen note

Cook in batches so the mushrooms brown instead of steaming. Home-cooking adaptation; not kitchen-tested. Check ingredient labels.

Allergen notes

Soy; wheat in many soy sauces. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/2 of the recipe)

Energy: 109 kcal
Protein: 5.5 g
Carbs: 8.1 g
Fat: 7.4 g
Fibre: 1.8 g
Total sugar: 5.4 g
Sodium: 487 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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