Teriyaki King Oyster Mushrooms
These pan-seared king oyster mushrooms are halved, scored, and cooked until beautifully golden, then finished in a sticky, lightly sweet teriyaki-style sauce that coats each piece. Rich, savory, and full of umami, they’re perfect served over rice or noodles.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 large king oyster mushrooms cleaned, trimmed, and sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil for extra flavor
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey if not vegan
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder)
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Slice the mushrooms in half lengthwise. Using a sharp knife, lightly score the flat sides in a crisscross pattern — this helps them soak up the sauce and look extra fancy once caramelized.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, garlic, and ginger until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the mushrooms cut-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes without moving them, until golden and slightly crisp. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes on the other side.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Stir or toss the mushrooms frequently as the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the mushrooms evenly. This should take about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat once the sauce is sticky and clings to the mushrooms. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Storage Instructions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
