Description
These Gochujang Mushrooms are a flavorful and spicy Korean-inspired dish that makes a perfect side or main meal. The umami-rich mushrooms are glazed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce, creating a dish that’s both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
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For the mushrooms:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake), cleaned and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and water.
- Cook with sauce: Pour sauce over mushrooms, cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang to taste preference.
- Enjoy as a topping for grain bowls, lettuce wraps, or tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
