In preparation for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, I made this festive recipe Instant Pot Braised Chinese Mushroom 髮菜炆冬菇食譜. It takes just 20 minutes in the pressure cooker. Serve this on tops of your favourite seasonal green Chinese vegetables like Shanghai Bok Choy, Lettuce or Choy Sum.
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Cooking Chinese Mushrooms During Chinese Lunar New Year
Dried Chinese Mushrooms are excellent choices for main dishes during the Chinese Lunar New Year. Shiitake Mushrooms has an intense umami profile that is savoury and woody.
This vegetable dish comes together effortlessly. The radiant colours plays are auspicious to Chinese culture. Braised Chinese mushroom 蠔油燜冬菇 is a traditional Chinese cuisine that can be served during banquets and also serves as the everyday dish at home. They enhances the flavour of soups, stir-fries, dumplings and other braised dishes.
How To Prepare Dried Chinese Mushrooms
- Shiitake mushrooms need rehydrating to become plump and remove dirt particles.
- Rinse and wash the dried Chinese mushrooms with cold water
- Place the dried mushrooms in a bowl with cold or room temperature water and cover with saran plastic wrap or a small plate.
- Soak the Chinese dried mushrooms overnight for best results. If you are in a hurry, soak at least for 30 minutes. Depending on the mushroom caps' thickness, a quick soak may not be enough to fully resuscitate it.
- After soaking the dried mushrooms, reserve the soaking mushroom liquid for later.
- Remove mushroom stems, reserve for later use in cooking. It is full of flavour and great to enhance the flavours of your dish.
It is not ideal for soaking the dried mushrooms in hot water because hot water will affect the mushroom's flavour. Using hot water will not speed up the process either. It is best to use cold water or room temperature water to help the mushroom retain all the flavour.
What to Do With The Leftover Soaked Mushroom Liquid
The liquid from soaking the dried mushrooms can be used to enhance the flavours of soup, braised dishes, etc.
It is essential to filter the liquid thru a fine mesh sift or cheesecloth. I recommend using both. Wrap the fine mesh sift with a piece of cheesecloth and then filter the mushroom water thru.
How To Braised Dried Chinese Mushrooms
There are many ways to cook Chinese Dried Shiitake Mushrooms. The braising method is straightforward retains its natural flavours.
This dish is traditionally simmered in a wok. I am going to show you how to braise Chinese mushrooms in an Instant Pot.
- Wash and rinse Dried Chinese Mushrooms
- Soak dried Chinese mushrooms overnight
- After soaking the mushrooms, remove from water. Do not discard water.
- Drain soaked mushroom water thru a cheese cloth to remove impurities. Reserve soaked mushroom water for later.
- Stir fry ginger and garlic in Instant Pot (saute mode) for a few minutes.
- Add previously soaked Chinese Mushrooms, 1 cup mushroom water, sesame oil, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and rock sugar.
- Close lid and set to 20 minutes at high pressure and naturally release the pressure.
While waiting for the mushrooms;
- Place the black moss in a bowl, fill it with water and add a drizzle of oil to remove impurities.
- Rinse abs discard water.
- Boil some water in a pot, add in the black moss to quick blanch. Remove and reserve for later.
- Boil some water in a pot. Then, add salt and vegetable oil into the water.
- Blanch bok choy, then quickly remove. (Remember don't over cook.)
After the mushrooms have finished cooking in the Instant Pot, set to sauté mode.
- Add in a slurry of corn starch to thicken the sauce.
- Place previously cooked black moss with the mushrooms (adding small sections at a time). Mix well.
- Scoop the mushrooms and black moss onto the plate of veggies.
- Serve and enjoy!
Another great appetizer for Chinese Lunar New Year is this refreshing cold appetizer: Hokkigai Arctic Surf Clams with Ginger and Scallion Cold Appetizer 薑蔥北極貝冷盤 with a Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce 辣椒豉油 ! It is beautiful, celebratory vibrant and easy to make.
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INSTANT POT BRAISED CHINESE MUSHROOM 髮菜炆冬菇食譜
In preparation for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, I made this festive recipe Instant Pot Braised Chinese Mushroom 髮菜炆冬菇食譜. It takes just 20 minutes in the pressure cooker. Serve this on tops of your favourite seasonal green Chinese vegetables like Shanghai Bok Choy, Lettuce or Choy Sum.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dishes, entree
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Dried Chinese Mushroom 冬菇 12隻
- Bok Choy 白菜 適量
- 1 tablespoon Rock Sugar 冰糖
- 3 tablespoon Oyster Sauce 蠔油 (sub for Vegetarian Oyster Sauce for Vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce 生抽
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil 麻油 少許
- 2 teaspoon Corn Starch 生粉 適量
- 50 g Black Moss 髮菜
- 1 C Soaked Mushroom Water 冬菇水 適量
- 3 slicesGinger 薑 適量
- 4 cloves Garlic 4粒
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil 油 少許
Instructions
- Wash and rinse Dried Chinese Mushrooms
- Soak dried Chinese mushrooms overnight
- After soaking the mushrooms, remove from water. Do not discard water.
- Drain soaked mushroom water thru a cheese cloth to remove impurities. Reserve soaked mushroom water for later.
- Stir fry ginger and garlic in Instant Pot (saute mode) for a few minutes.
- Add previously soaked Chinese Mushrooms, 1 cup mushroom water, oyster sauce, sesame oil, light soy sauce, rock sugar.
- Close lid and set to 20 minutes at high pressure and naturally release the pressure.
While waiting for the mushrooms;
- Place the black moss in a bowl, fill it with water and add a drizzle of oil to remove impurities.
- Rinse abs discard water.
- Boil some water in a pot, add in the black moss to quick blanch. Remove and reserve for later.
- Boil some water in a pot. Then, add salt and vegetable oil into the water.
- Blanch Bok Choy, then quickly remove and plate. (Remember don't over cook.)
After the mushrooms have finished cooking in the Instant Pot, set to sauté mode.
- Add in a slurry of corn starch to thicken the sauce.
- Place previously cooked black moss with the mushrooms (adding small sections at a time). Mix well.
- Scoop the mushrooms and black moss onto the plate of veggies.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Black Moss can be purchased at most Chinese herbal stores.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 6.5 g
- Sodium: 248.2 mg
- Fat: 12.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.1 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chinese Lunar New Year, Instant Pot Recipes, Braised Chinese Mushroom, 髮菜炆冬菇, 食譜, pressure cooker, Black Moss, Shiitake Mushrooms, Bok Choy, Lettuce
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jennifer says
I've been in such an Instant Pot rut and this really turned that around -- LOVED the mushrooms, so delicious with all your seasonings!
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Nancy says
I love using the Instant Pot to cook Chinese mushrooms. It's such a great way to ensure all the essence and flavour is captured and braised thoroughly!
Stacey says
Such a great instant pot mushroom recipe and very flavorful too. Black moss is a new find for me.
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Nancy says
You can add these braised mushrooms to everything!! the sauce is perfect for soupy noodles too!
Donny says
I love dried mushrooms but always thought of them as an ingredient in other dishes, not something to eat on their own. But I had to try this and they're so good!
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Nancy says
I simply can not get enough of these mushrooms Don! I can eat these on their own or add it to other dishes. It's too good not to share!
Katie says
love the braised Chinese mushrooms! So flavorful and delicious!
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Nancy says
Thanks Katie - We love serving this on its own or add it to veggies, noodles etc.
Michelle says
These are so tender from the Instant Pot and best of all its so quick and easy
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Nancy says
Cooking chinese mushrooms is the quickest, juiciest way! Never going back!
Charles says
Hi Nancy, I love mushrooms because they're tasty and loaded with health benefits! This allows me to expand my Chinese culinary experience! Thank you for sharing!
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Nancy says
Thanks Charles! Glad it helped you!
Sara Welch says
This was such an easy and delicious recipe; another great recipe for my instant pot, indeed! Easily, the best way to enjoy mushrooms!
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Nancy says
Agreed! IP is the easiest way to braise chinese mushrooms!
Choclette says
Ooh, this is so very interesting. I've not come across cooking with moss before. I love shiitake and have a big bag of dried ones in the cupboard, so I'm going to try this, though I don't think I'll be able to get hold of black moss.
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Nancy says
you can skip the moss if you can't find it. But it should be available at your local chinese herbalist
Choclette says
I made this the other night. It was so good. I mixed in spirilina powder in lieu of the moss. Thanks for all your super interesting recipes. I'd never have thought of cooking dried shiitake like that.
Nancy says
what a good idea to add in spirilina !!
Anaiah says
Love how quick and easy this recipe comes together. It's delicious! I love these braised Chinese mushrooms
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Nancy says
so much flavours!
Jacqui says
If you are a mushroom lover - this recipe is for you! Easy to follow, so tasty and flavorful!
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Nancy says
YES!! the mushrooms abssorbssss all the flavours it just divine!
Tavo says
Absolutely delicious; thank you for this fantastic mushroom recipe! I will make it again!!
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Nancy says
horrrayY!!
Plants delish says
I love mushrooms. And since going plant based I am always looking for new mushroom recipes to try. This one looks fantastic and I can't wait to try this out.
Thanks for posting the recipe
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Nancy says
do you have a favourite type of mushroom?
Kaitlin says
These were absolutely delicious and easy!
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Nancy says
i love the Instant Pot, it totally cuts down the cooking time!
Andrea says
Love this recipe and how it's made in the instant pot! So yummy and delicious!
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Nancy says
thanks Andrea!
Katie says
Obsessed with this Recipe!
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Nancy says
We are toO!
Terri Gilson says
Can't wait to try these mushrooms- thanks for the great directions!
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Nancy says
hope you like it!
Kristen says
Mushrooms are a favorite in this house, and this recipe totally hit the spot. Thank you so much for sharing. We do a dumpling night and we’re definitely adding this to our menu. Such rich flavours.
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Nancy says
Dumplings night is such a great idea!!
Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says
We absolutely love mushrooms and this instant pot braised Chinese mushroom looks spectacular! The mushrooms so plump and juicy, the bok choy crisp and fresh. Delightful!
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Nancy says
Same here!! It love saucy and juicy Chinese mushrooms and it's even better overnight as leftovers in noodles!
Vijitha says
I love Chinese dried mushrooms! Always have a pack at home, so I'm gonna try this one. Thanks for the recipe!
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Nancy says
It's such a great dry staple to keep in the pantry! Can't wait to see you make it!
Sharon says
I love new ideas for the Instant pot! And side note: the dried mushroom are so pretty! They look like river rocks in your photos. Great shots!
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Nancy says
Awww thanks Sharon! The Chinese mushrooms do have a nice texture to them don't they!? I love their flavour umami profile toO!
AmyG says
What a great unique idea for mushrooms. Delicious!
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Nancy says
Thanks Amy!
Colleen says
This recipe looks so good! Thanks for the mushroom soaking tip! I have always used hot water but now from now on, I'm soaking them in cold water.
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Nancy says
OH yes, don't use hot water! Since you need to soak it overnight, cold / room temp water is just fine 🙂
Cory says
Thank you for the recipe. Trying to make it tomorrow. However in which step should I add the sesame oil? I didn’t see it anywhere other than your ingredients list.
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Nancy says
Hi Cory ! Thanks for noticing! I would add it to step six! edited in the recipe card too 🙂
Cory says
Thank you. I thought so too therefore I added it with everything else. Taste amazing! Thank you again for your great recipe!
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Nancy says
Cool!! Awesome Thanks Cory! You're already a pro at this!
Wanda says
My family loves mushrooms and we eat bok choy regularly so I know they will love this dish. I'm wondering where I could find black moss?!
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Nancy says
That's wonderful to hear that everyone eats their daily veggie dose! You can find black moss at most Chinese herbal stores.
Vanessa says
I haven't met a mushroom dish I didn't like! Thanks for a new recipe!
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Nancy says
Haha, YES mushrooms are so delicious and immune boosting!
Laura says
I love mushrooms and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare them. I’ve never used black moss before but am really curious to try it! It looks and sounds delicious
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Nancy says
Black moss is delicious and tastes delicious with saucy dishes!
Bernice Hill says
Thanks for the great tips on rehydrating the mushrooms. I would have used hot water! Also, what is a good substitute for rock sugar?
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Nancy says
Hi Bernice - Cane sugar would be a good sub!