Thai style mushroom stir fry
Pretty fly for a fungi
What is Thai style mushroom stir fry?
This 5 ingredient Thai-style mushroom stir fry combines earthy mushrooms, fiery bird’s eye chillies, and roasted peanuts in a toasted sesame oil dressing. Bursting with umami, salty, and spicy notes, it’s a simple yet restaurant-worthy dish you can make in under 5 minutes.
You’ll love it if…
…you want a quick, no-fuss stir-fry that delivers big on spice, saltiness, and deep, savoury depth.
The life of a side dish is hard. Its like being a sidekick to a superhero… like Robin to Batman. Batman gets all the cool lines and you’re stuck saying rubbish like “leaping lizards Batman!”
Well not this time, Batman. This Thai style mushroom stir fry is no side kick, definitely no comic relief character. It’s so good, its beating up the bad guys, its solving the crime, its keeping the streets clean all by itself.
Just peanuts, toasted sesame oil and birds eye chillies. Nothing fancy. But sometimes the best gifts come in non-fancy packages. Nobody puts mushrooms in the corner.
Gather the Ingredients
Sear the Mushrooms
Heat a wok until smoking, add oil, and let it smoke. Add chopped mushrooms and let them sear without stirring for a minute.
Season with salt and pepper, then sauté continuously on high heat. Add chopped chilies, garlic, and crushed toasted peanuts, stirring for a few minutes.
Final Touches and Serving
Turn off the heat, drizzle with toasted sesame oil, mix well, and serve immediately.
- Use High Heat: Stir-fry the mushrooms over high heat to quickly sear them, locking in their juices and caramelising them.
- Avoid Overcrowding the Pan: Cook the mushrooms in batches if necessary to ensure they sauté rather than steam.
- Do not Disturb: After you have added the mushrooms to the hot pan, let it sit for a minute without stirring to sear the mushrooms.
- Optionally Finish with Fresh Herbs and Citrus: Toss in a handful of Thai basil or parsley just before serving to add a burst of freshness that complements the earthy mushrooms. Just before serving, squeeze some fresh lime juice over the mushrooms to brighten the flavours and balance the richness of the sesame oil and peanuts.
Thai style mushroom stir fry
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat a wok or pan on the highest heat setting until it starts to smoke. Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil and wait for it to smoke.
- Add 3 cups of mixed mushrooms or mushrooms of your choice, roughly chopped and let it sit in the pan without stirring it for 1 minute.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and saute on high heat for 1 minute. Continuously saute the ingredients from now on to avoid burning.
- Add 1 teaspoon finely chopped red fresh chillies and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons toasted crushed peanuts and saute for another minute.
- Turn off the heat, add 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil and mix through.
- Serve
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FAQ
A mix of shiitake, oyster, and cremini mushrooms provides a rich texture and flavour.
Cook them over medium-high heat without a lid to allow moisture to evaporate, giving the mushrooms a nice sear.
Gently wipe them with a damp cloth to remove dirt; avoid soaking to prevent water absorption.
It’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare ingredients in advance and stir-fry just before serving.
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