King Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fry with Asparagus is an easy veggie side dish to make. I love the texture the king oyster mushrooms provide and how it contrasts with the crunchy asparagus!

King Oyster Mushrooms

King Oyster Mushrooms are large mushrooms from the oyster mushroom family – it is white, smooth, and have an elongated stem. These shrooms are very firm, some folks even describe it as ‘crunchy’.

There are several ways to prepare king oyster mushrooms for cooking, some dishes call for cutting it side ways, and some length wise. Here’s some delicious Oyster Mushrooms Recipes for you to try:

You can buy king oyster mushrooms in your local Asian super market. Often times you can also find it in organic or natural grocery stores such as Whole Foods.

If all else fails, you can try growing your own! You can find King oyster mushrooms growing kits on Amazon, for example!

To learn more about all the tasty mushrooms varieties – check out my blog post about Different Types of Mushrooms here!

How to cook King Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fry with Asparagus

First gather your ingredients:

1 tbsp cooking oil
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 king oyster mushrooms, sliced
6 oz of asparagus, cut in to about 1-2 inch pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste

If you would like, trim asparagus so that the tough parts are gone. You can also peel your asparagus with a peeler if you prefer it that way. Cut asparagus in to 1-2 inch pieces.

Slice king oyster mushrooms in to bite sized chunks.

In a wok or skillet, heat oil on medium high heat, and add garlic. Stir fry for a minute.

Add the king oyster mushrooms and stir fry for about 2 minutes.

Remove lid and add the asparagus. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. The asparagus should be a bright green color, and the king oyster mushrooms should be tender and perhaps a bit browned in the edges.

Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.

Remove from heat and serve!

Yield: 4 servings

King Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fry with Asparagus

Name: King Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fry with Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 4 cloves of garlic, crushed; 2 king oyster mushrooms, sliced; 6 oz of asparagus, cut in to about 1-2 inch pieces; Salt and pepper, to taste

King Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fry with Asparagus is an easy veggie side dish to make. I love the texture the king oyster mushrooms provide and how it contrasts with the crunchy asparagus!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp cooking oil
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 king oyster mushrooms, sliced
6 oz of asparagus, cut in to about 1-2 inch pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

If you would like, trim asparagus so that the tough parts are gone. You can also peel your asparagus with a peeler if you prefer it that way. Cut asparagus in to 1-2 inch pieces.
Slice king oyster mushrooms in to bite sized chunks.
In a wok or skillet, heat oil on medium high heat, and add garlic. Stir fry for a minute.
Add the king oyster mushrooms and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
Remove lid and add the asparagus. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. The asparagus should be a bright green color, and the king oyster mushrooms should be tender and perhaps a bit browned in the edges.
Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
Remove from heat and serve!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1/4 of plate as side dish
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 99mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g

The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.