Salteño de chayota y setas

Ingredientes

• 1 chayote
• 5-6 fresh shiitake mushroom or oyster mushroom (sliced)
• 1 tsp salt (plus more)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 fresh red chili
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
• 2 green onion (chopped)
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Preparación

1. 1

   Peel chayote using a potato peeler. Slice thinly around the pit. Cut slices into thin matchsticks. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over chayote and rub them very well. Rinse out and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red chili and garlic and cook until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the chayote and a pinch of salt; cook for 2-3 minutes until chayote gets somewhat soft.

4. 4

   Add the mushroom and stir. Add water to create the steam and continue to stir.

5. 5

   Drizzle Korean soy sauce for soup and green onion; toss well. Season with more salt according to your taste.

6. 6

   Lastly sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.