GREEN BEANS STIR FRIED WITH OYSTER MUSHROOMS & GARLIC

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE

Oyster mushrooms are so versatile. They are named for their caps, which can fan out to 25 cm and are the shape of an oyster. These mushrooms have a sweet anise aroma and are wonderfully textured. If you want to keep this dish vegetarian, simply use soy or tamari sauce instead of oyster sauce.

SERVES 4-6, as part of a shared meal

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
200 g green beans, trimmed and cut into 5 cm lengths
100 g oyster mushrooms, torn in half
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
coriander sprigs, to garnish

METHOD

Heat a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and fry the garlic for 5–10 seconds, or until fragrant.

Add the beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the mushrooms, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil and pepper. Toss for a further minute.

Transfer to a plate, garnish with coriander and serve.