Prepared Coral Mushroom Side Dish (Banchan) Recipe

Prepared Coral Mushroom Side Dish (Banchan) Recipe

Taking a Bite of Coral Mushrooms in a Korean Ban Chan Fiesta

Get ready to jazz up your Korean ban chan spread with the captivating coral mushrooms! In the bustling markets, you'll likely find them during their season in Korean or largish Asian markets.

• Time: Approx. 15-18 min
• Active: Approx. 15-18 min

Ingredients (Serves: 4 -6)

• 1/4 lb. Coral Mushrooms
• 2 green onions
• 2 slices onion (white or yellow)
• 3 cloves (1 teaspoon) garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable cooking oil
• 1-2 teaspoons toasted (roasted) sesame oil

Optional

• 8 oz. of your preferences: beef, pork, or chicken cut

Let's Cook!

1. Prepping the Fungi: Tear the coral mushrooms into stalks (small bunch if slender), rinse them in cold water. Cook them in a rapid boiling pot of water for 2-3 minutes, drain, and cold rinse.
2. Optional Meat Frenzy: Slice the meat into strips of similar size as the mushrooms. Light salt and pepper it, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. Mushroom Journey: Toss the mushrooms in a bowl with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper, let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. Green Onion Dance: Cut the 2 green onions into 1-inch lengths.
5. Onion Slice: Slice 2 medium to thin pieces from a white or yellow onion.
6. Garlic Time: Press, mince, or finely chop 3-4 cloves fresh garlic.
7. Mix Up: Add everything (onions, garlic, and remaining salt & pepper) to the mushroom bowl, mix well.
8. Cooking: Warm a small amount of oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then cook the mushroom mix for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat, drizzle sesame oil, and serve.
9. Pair Perfection: Serve it with any steak or main meat dish as a side or with a Korean meal as part of a Ban Chan array.

Fun Facts:- Although no specific coral mushroom recipe exists in traditional Korean cuisine, you can put a twist on traditional recipes to create a colorful and flavorful side dish.- You could also explore various Korean mushroom recipes, such as those using maitake mushrooms or incorporating Korean ingredients like miso greens and chive potatoes, for further culinary adventures.

• Add the cooked coral mushrooms to your uncategorized recipes for future reference.
• With the given instructions, you now have a nutritional Korean-style mushroom dish that can be served as an appetizer or side, like in a Korean Ban Chan Fiesta.
• When preparing this recipe, don't forget to add sesame oil, as it enhances the flavor of coral mushrooms significantly.
• After cooking your Korean coral mushrooms, consider categorizing them under a "mushroom recipes" section in your recipe book for easy access in the future.

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