INGREDIENTS
Kung Pao Mushrooms
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS
Oil - 2 tablespoons
Mushrooms - 250 grams
Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
Fermented bean paste - 1/4 teaspoon
Sugar - 1 teaspoon
Vinegar - 1 teaspoon
Oil - 2 tablespoons
Garlic - 1 1/2 teaspoons
Ginger - 1 tablespoon
Dry red chili - 8 - 12
Green onions - 60 grams
Bell pepper - 85 grams
Roasted peanuts - 40 grams
Water - 110 milliliters
Corn starch - 1 tablespoon
Water - 2 tablespoons
Spring onions - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 250 grams mushrooms and cook until it turns golden brown in color.
2. In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon fermented bean paste, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon vinegar and mix it well. Keep aside.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
4. Add 8 - 12 dry red chili and stir well.
5. Then, add 60 grams green onions and fry till translucent.
6. Now, add 85 grams bell pepper and saute for 3 - 5 minutes.
7. Add 40 grams roasted peanuts, prepared sauce, 110 milliliters water and mix it well.
8. Bring it to a boil.
9. Take a bowl, add 1 tablespoon corn starch, 2 tablespoons water and mix it well.
10. Pour this mixture into the gravy snd mix it well.
11. Cook till the gravy thickens.
12. Now, add the cooked mushrooms and mix well.
13. Garnish with spring onions.
14. Serve hot with rice.