Shiitake Mushroom Cauliflower is a simple and savory home-style dish. The umami from the mushrooms infuses the cauliflower, creating a perfect balance of tender mushrooms and crisp cauliflower. Every bite is full of flavor. It’s simple to make but incredibly delicious—unbeatable with steamed rice.
🌴 Ingredients:
· 1/2 head cauliflower (about 400g, cut into small florets)
· 5-6 dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked and sliced)
🌴 Aromatics:
· 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
· A small piece of ginger (minced)
· 1 stalk scallion (chopped)
· A small pinch of toasted white sesame seeds (for garnish)
🌴 Seasonings:
· 2 tbsp light soy sauce (about 20ml)
· 1 tbsp oyster sauce (about 10ml)
· A pinch of sugar (to enhance flavor)
· A pinch of white pepper powder
· Salt, to taste
· Cooking oil, as needed
🌴 Instructions:
- Prepare the Cauliflower
Cut the cauliflower into small florets, wash, and drain thoroughly. ⚠️ Note: Make sure to drain the cauliflower well, or it will release water during stir-frying and turn into boiled cauliflower. I’ve tried it without draining, and it turned out watery. - Stir-fry the Mushrooms
Heat oil in a pan, sauté the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the soaked and sliced shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry over medium heat for 2 minutes to release their umami. ⚠️ Note: Make sure to cook the mushrooms until fragrant for the best flavor. - Stir-fry the Cauliflower
Turn to high heat, add the drained cauliflower, and stir-fry quickly for 2-3 minutes until the edges are slightly charred and just tender. Add the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, and salt. Stir-fry to combine. ⚠️ Note: Keep the heat high to keep the cauliflower crisp. I’ve tried low heat, and it turned mushy. - Serve
Stir well, sprinkle with chopped scallion and sesame seeds, and serve. Serve hot. ⚠️ Note: Add the scallion at the very end to keep it green and fragrant.
💡 More Savory and Satisfying Cauliflower Dishes:
If you enjoy this shiitake mushroom cauliflower, you should also try my [Dry Pot Cauliflower] for another incredibly flavorful and crowd-pleasing dish.
Want to explore more? Check out my full [Home-style Dishes] category!
💡 Tips:
The key to Shiitake Mushroom Cauliflower is “crisp cauliflower, savory mushrooms.” Drain the cauliflower thoroughly. Cook the mushrooms until fragrant for the best umami. Keep the heat high to keep the cauliflower crisp. Add the scallion at the very end.
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