Korean-style Sweet and Sour Mushroom (탕수버섯)
탕수버섯 (Korean-style Sweet and Sour Mushroom) is a popular Korean Chinese dish that features crispy mushrooms coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. It's a delicious and vegetarian-friendly option that's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh mushrooms, such as shiitake or button mushrooms
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the mushrooms and pat them dry. Cut larger mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
- Coat the mushrooms in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated mushrooms and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the crispy mushrooms and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 9g
Supplies
Skillet Saucepan
Tools
Cutting board Knife Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the 탕수버섯 (Korean-style Sweet and Sour Mushroom) over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of sesame oil to the sweet and sour sauce.
Cost
$10