Date: 08/30/2025 08/31/2025
Location: Star River Meditation Center
Teacher: Yunquan Huang
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Braised Boletus Mushrooms in Savory Sauce
Summary：
This is a rich and flavorful vegetarian dish, where boletus mushrooms absorb the umami from the sauce, creating a deep and complex taste.
Ingredients：
Boletus mushrooms 200g (fresh or rehydrated dried boletus)
Red bell pepper 50g (sliced)
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Doubanjiang (fermented chili bean paste) 1 tbsp
Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
White pepper powder to taste
Cooking oil 1 tbsp
Water as needed
Instructions：
1.Prepare ingredients:
Wash and slice the boletus mushrooms. Slice the red bell pepper. If using dried boletus, soak and drain thoroughly.
2.Blanching:
Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch the boletus mushrooms for 1 minute to remove impurities, then drain.
3.Sauté the sauce:
Heat oil in a pan, add the doubanjiang, and stir-fry until fragrant.
4.Stir-fry boletus mushrooms:
Add the boletus mushrooms, stir-fry for 2 minutes, then season with soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, and white pepper powder. Mix well.
5.Finish and serve:
Add the red bell pepper, stir-fry for another 30 seconds, allow the sauce to slightly reduce, then turn off the heat and serve immediately.
