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
- 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
- Clean the Hericium mushrooms and remove any rusty spots.
- Slice the mushrooms.
- 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.
- 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).
- Serve the dish hot from the pan.
- Calories: Moderate
- Protein: High
- Carbohydrates: Low
- Fat: Moderate
- Sodium: Moderate