How to Make Delicious Hericium Mushroom Braised Pork: A Step-by-Step Guide

Q: Can I use a different type of mushroom for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can substitute other mushrooms, but Hericium mushrooms are preferred for their unique texture and flavor.

Q: Is it necessary to use both light and dark soy sauce?
A: Yes, using both types of soy sauce provides a balance of flavor and color to the dish.

Q: Can I make this dish without MSG?
A: Absolutely, you can omit MSG and still enjoy a flavorful dish.

Hericium Mushroom Braised Pork

Notes

Ingredients:
  • Hericium mushrooms: 300g
  • Pork: 150g
  • Dark soy sauce: 10g
  • Light soy sauce: 10g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Salt: 3g
  • Cooking oil: 20g
  • MSG (optional): 0.1g
  • Cooking wine: 10g
  • Water: 500ml
Instructions:
  1. Clean the Hericium mushrooms and remove any rusty spots.
  2. Slice the mushrooms.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions and ginger until fragrant. Add the pork strips and stir-fry until they change color. Then, add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar.
  4. Add the sliced Hericium mushrooms and stir well. Pour in water and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and MSG (if using).
  5. Serve the dish hot from the pan.
Nutrition:
  • Calories: Moderate
  • Protein: High
  • Carbohydrates: Low
  • Fat: Moderate
  • Sodium: Moderate
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