Spicy pak choi with shiitake mushrooms
2 servings
15 minutes
Spicy pak choi with shiitake mushrooms is a dish from Korean cuisine that captivates with its rich spiciness and deep umami flavor. It embodies the traditions of Asian gastronomy, where fresh vegetables harmoniously combine with spicy sauces. Young pak choi leaves, with their tender taste and slight bitterness, are infused with the aroma of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Shiitake mushrooms add a meaty texture and rich mushroom flavor to the dish. The spiciness is adjusted by the amount of chili pepper, turning it into a warming and spicy delicacy. It is served with steamed rice that softens the fiery character of this dish. This recipe is perfect for a cozy home dinner or for getting acquainted with Korean culinary tradition.
1
Heat sesame oil in water or another deep pan
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Finely chop fresh ginger and garlic, sauté until golden.
- Fresh ginger: 20 g
- Garlic: 1 clove
3
Add mushrooms, drizzle with soy sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Shiitake mushrooms: 125 g
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
4
Cut the base of the pak choi, wash it well, and throw it into the wok with the mushrooms.
- Baby pak choi: 300 g
5
Add the remaining soy sauce, fish sauce, vinegar, a little water, and chili. I add a lot of chili, but the level of spiciness is better adjusted individually.
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Fish sauce: to taste
- Vinegar: to taste
- Dried chili pepper: 5 piece
6
Sprinkle a little sesame oil and simmer until the pak choi is ready. Pak choi is ready when the base becomes soft.
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
7
Sesame seeds can be added to taste. Serve with steamed rice.