Yunnan Recipe
Yunnan Mushroom Stir-Fry
Yunnan mushroom stir-fry uses mixed mushrooms, garlic, herbs, chiles, and light seasoning to highlight the region’s mushroom-rich menu identity.
Why this dish works
The dish teaches why mushrooms are a Yunnan signal. The point is texture, aroma, and variety rather than a heavy sauce.
Recipe at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Serves | 3–4 |
| Time | 25 minutes |
| Core technique | High-heat mushroom stir-fry |
| Heat level | Mild to medium |
| Best with | Rice or rice noodles |
Ingredients
- 1 lb mixed mushrooms, sliced or torn
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 fresh chile, sliced, optional
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine, optional
- Salt and white pepper
- Cilantro, mint, or scallions
Method
- Clean mushrooms and dry them well.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet.
- Add mushrooms and cook until moisture evaporates and edges brown.
- Add garlic and chile.
- Season with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine if using, salt, and white pepper.
- Toss with herbs.
- Serve hot.
Variations and substitutions
- Use shiitake, oyster, king oyster, maitake, or cremini mushrooms.
- Add tofu for protein.
- Use more chile for heat.
- Serve over rice noodles for a fuller meal.