Mangetout, mushrooms and bamboo shoots combined in stir-fries, create a dish that is both delicious and nutritious. They complement each other well, with the mushrooms providing sweetness and texture while the bamboo shoots add a subtle flavour and crunch. The combination of mangetout, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots adds depth and complexity to dishes, making them both satisfying and flavourful. Stir-frying creates a contrast in textures, with the vegetables retaining their crispness while still being cooked through. Mangetout’s crunchiness, mushrooms’ meatiness, and bamboo shoots’ tenderness provide a satisfying mouthfeel that enhances the overall dining experience.
Shiitake mushrooms have a distinct umami-rich flavour that enhances the overall taste of the stir-fry. When stir-fried, they release their savoury essence, contributing depth and complexity to the dish.
Making a stir-fry with shiitake mushrooms, mangetout, and bamboo shoots at home is a rewarding and satisfying experience, not to mention the time it takes to prepare this dish. With a stir-fry, you can have a nutritious and flavourful meal on the table in a matter of minutes. The high heat of the cooking process ensures that the ingredients cook quickly, while still retaining their fresh flavours and vibrant colours.
Mangetout, Mushrooms and Bamboo Shoot
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 tbsp Ginger minced
- 200 g fresh Shitake Mushrooms destalked and cut into slices
- 300 g Mangetout
- 150 g sliced Bamboo Shoots
- 2 tbsp Hoi Sin Sauce
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- ½ tbsp Chinese Rice Wine
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 4 tbsp Roasted Unsalted Cashew Nuts
Instructions
- Place a wok over a medium to high heat, add the oil and minced ginger and fry for around 15 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and stir fry for 1 minute followed by the mangetout.
- After a further minute of cooking add the bamboo shoots along with the hoi sin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine and sugar.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients and if the dish is a little dry you can add a splash of water at this point.
- Once all the ingredients are piping hot, switch off the heat and stir through your cashew nuts.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy.
