Chayote Mushroom Stir-fry

This mellow chayote mushroom stir-fry makes a great Korean side dish or serve as a vegetarian or vegan meal with a bowl of rice.

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Peel 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. 2Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red chili and garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. 3Add the chayote and a pinch of salt; cook for 2-3 minutes until chayote gets somewhat soft.
4. 4Add the mushroom and stir. Add water to create the steam and continue to stir.
5. 5Drizzle Korean soy sauce for soup and green onion; toss well. Season with more salt according to your taste.
6. 6Lastly sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.