King Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry with Ground Pork is an easy and delicious dish! You can serve with white rice, or as a dish family style!
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What is 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:
King Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fry with Basil
King Oyster Mushroom with Pork Stir Fry
Air Fryer King Oyster Mushroom
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!
Cutting King Oyster Mushroom
For this recipe, we will cut the king oyster mushrooms in to chunks. f they are on the larger size, you can cut them vertically first (length wise) and then cut them in to ½ to 1 inch width. Or you can do this very cool cutting style called 'roll cutting'.
Roll cutting aka oblique cutting is a technique where you can cut long veggies like zucchini, carrots, Chinese eggplants, in a way that will expose the most amount of surface are - this makes it cook faster and absorbent of sauces/spices.
How to cook King Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry with Ground Pork (Step by Step)
First, gather your ingredients:
- 4 king oyster mushrooms, cut in to chunks
- 3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 cup of ground pork
- 4 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt to taste
In a wok or cooking pan, cook ground pork on medium high heat, breaking it apart and stirring occasionally.
Once the pork is mostly browned, add garlic and stir fry for about a minute.
Add king oyster mushrooms and stir fry everything together until king oyster mushrooms are cooked and tender.
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and salt to taste. Stir everything together to mix well.
Remove from heat and serve!
Storage and Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended... since mushrooms lose their texture once thawed.
- Reheat: Warm gently in a wok or skillet over medium heat until heated through. You can also microwave in short 30-60 second bursts, but the mushrooms may soften more. If the dish feels a little dry, add a splash of water or broth while reheating.
FAQ
Can I use a different protein?
Yes! Ground chicken, turkey, or even beef work well. You can also make this vegetarian by skipping the meat or swapping in crumbled tofu (use firm tofu for this).
Do I have to use king oyster mushrooms?
They're the star of this dish because of their firm, meaty texture, but you can sub with regular oyster mushrooms, shiitake, or even button mushrooms if you super want to.
How do I cut king oyster mushrooms?
For this recipe, cut them into chunky pieces. You can also use the "roll cut" method to create angled slices that cook faster and absorb more sauce.
What can I serve this with?
White rice is classic, but you can also pair it with fried rice, noodles, or as part of a bigger family-style meal.
King Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry with Ground Pork Recipe
This King Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry with Ground Pork is a quick, flavorful dish featuring juicy ground pork and meaty mushrooms stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Perfect served with white rice or as part of a family-style spread!
Ingredients
- 4 king oyster mushrooms, cut in to chunks
- 3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 cup of ground pork
- 4 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a wok or large pan, cook the ground pork over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Once mostly browned, add the garlic and stir fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the king oyster mushrooms and stir fry everything together until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and salt to taste. Mix well so the sauce coats everything evenly.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with white rice or as part of a family-style meal.
Notes
- Cutting tip: You can use a “roll cut” (斜切) on the mushrooms for more surface area to soak up flavor.
- Protein swaps: Ground chicken, turkey, or beef also work well. For vegetarian, substitute crumbled tofu.
- Serving ideas: Delicious with steamed rice, fried rice, or even tossed with noodles.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: ¼ of plateAmount Per Serving: Calories: 191Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 1078mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 14g
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.
More Delicious King Oyster Mushroom Recipes
- If you like bigger chunks of meat, check out this King Oyster Mushroom Pork Stir Fry - you can substitute the pork with beef or chicken as well!
- For an easy and super flavorful veggie side dish, check out this Air Fryer Korean King Oyster Mushrooms recipe!
- Or for a lighter healthy veggie side dish, try my King Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fry with Asparagus.
- Or better yet, give King Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fry with Basil a try! Love the flavor of Thai basil!
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