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    Home » Recipe Review » Chinese Medicinal Food Therapy

    Stir Fried Fresh Cordyceps Flowers Mushrooms

    Nov 13, 2023 · 14 Comments

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    Stir Fried Fresh Cordyceps Flowers Mushrooms 清炒蟲草花 is a delicious new way to cook your medicinal mushrooms. Not only is this Chinese recipe quick and easy, but it is also rich in Traditional Chinese Medicine's health benefits! It is easy to cook this perfect Chinese stir fry recipe with just two main ingredients in under 10 minutes on a large skillet.

    Stir Fried Fresh Cordyceps Flowers Mushrooms 清炒蟲草花

    > In This Post: Everything You'll Need For The Best Cordyceps Mushrooms Stir Fry

    Dried cordyceps flowers are a staple in many Chinese households' pantries. They commonly make herbal red dates silkie chicken broth or steamed chicken with goji berries. Aside from making cordyceps soup, fresh cordyceps flowers make for a wholesome stir-fry dish.

    Check out this quick story summary of our recipe!

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    • > In This Post: Everything You'll Need For The Best Cordyceps Mushrooms Stir Fry
    • What Are Cordyceps Mushrooms?
    • Ingredients and Substitutes
    • Instructions
    • Other Delicious Chinese Stir Fry Recipes
    • What To Serve With Stir Fry Cordyceps Flowers
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    • Stir Fried Fresh Cordyceps Flowers Mushrooms

    What Are Cordyceps Mushrooms?

    Cordyceps Militaris is an affordable alternative to Cordyceps Sinensis. Unlike sinensis, this type of cordyceps mushroom doesn't require insects to grow, offering the same beneficial compounds.

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    Cordycep flowers are an orange fungus that forms up to 8 cm high. The inner fungal tissue is pale orange to white. Cordyceps militaris is a heterothallic fungus and requires two opposite mating strains to form fruiting bodies.

    Fresh Cordycep Flowers have a unique aroma, earthy flavor and amino acids (lysine, glutamic acid, proline and threonine). It's texture is snappy and very toothsome!

    Cordyceps mushrooms are prized for their adaptogen nutritional benefits and ability to boost the immune system. 

    Stir Fried Fresh Cordyceps Flowers Mushrooms 清炒蟲草花

    Cordyceps Flowers Health Benefits & TCM Properties

    Cordyceps Mushrooms (蟲草花, Chóngcǎo huā) - Cordyceps (Cordyceps Militaris) is another type of mushroom prized for its fantastic health benefits for centuries. These adaptogen fungus have a savoury, umami flavour with an earthy, nutty taste. The fruiting bodies of cordyceps sinensis have a vertical, finger-like appearance. Cordyceps flower is mild in nature, neither cold nor dry. It nourishes the lungs and kidneys, improves essence and Qi, benefits Yin and moisturizes the skin.

    Other Cordyceps Flower Mushroom Recipes  

    Here are a couple cordyceps mushroom-forward recipes I am genuinely obsessed with from the blog! Both these recipes are delicious and easy to make!

    • Matsutake Morel and Cordyceps Mushroom Soup 松茸菇羊肚菌石斛養生湯
    • Silkie Chicken Cordyceps Soup with Fish Maw and Conch 蟲草花花膠响螺煲烏雞湯
    • Steamed Chicken with Cordyceps Mushrooms and Black Goji 黑枸杞蟲草花蒸雞
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    Ingredients and Substitutes

    • Cordyceps Flowers 
    • Fresh Garlic 
    • Dark Soy Sauce or Light Soy Sauce
    • Ground White Pepper Powder
    • Brown Sugar
    • Shaoxing Wine
    • Kosher Salt
    • Vegetable Oil

    Most dry goods ingredients, tools and supplies can be purchased at your local Asian markets and Chinese grocery stores or Amazon Online.

    Stir Fried Fresh Cordyceps Flowers Mushrooms 清炒蟲草花

    Instructions

    Pick off the roots of the cordyceps flowers.

    Give the mushrooms a quick wash and rinse with cold water. Drain well.

    Pat dry with a kitchen paper towel. Set aside.

    Add vegetable oil in a non-stick wok or pan at medium-high heat. 

    Once the oil is hot, add in minced garlic. Simmer for one to two minutes. 

    Add in Cordyceps Flowers and quickly stir fry for a while. 

    Add seasoning ingredients such as dark soy sauce, brown sugar, ground white pepper powder, Shaoxing wine and salt to taste.

    Continue to toss the cordyceps flowers over high heat until the water dries. Do not overcook, or the cordyceps flowers will not retain a snappy texture.

    Serve and Enjoy. 

    Next time, buy extra cordyceps mushrooms and steam them with Asian specialty chicken pieces and black goji berries. It's a delicious main dish that takes a little time to prepare!

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    • Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts and Chives 爆炒豆芽菜韭菜
    • Vegan Tofu Stir Fry 五彩金銀滿屋豆乾小炒王
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    • Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts and Chives 爆炒豆芽菜韭菜
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    What To Serve With Stir Fry Cordyceps Flowers

    This great recipe is delicious umami-rich comfort food in Asian cuisines. It is a perfect, quick, but nutritious dish, even on a weeknight! 

    Here are some of our favourite easy Chinese dishes.

    • Chinese Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken Thighs 氣炸鍋豉油雞
    • Red Fermented Bean Curd Lotus Root Spareribs 南乳蓮藕炆排骨
    • Fish Paste Stuffed Peppers 煎讓三寶 
    • Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Air Fryer) 氣炸鍋椒鹽蝦

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    Stir Fried Fresh Cordyceps Flowers Mushrooms 清炒蟲草花 is a delicious new way to cook your medicinal mushrooms. Not only is this Chinese recipe quick and easy, but it is also rich in Traditional Chinese Medicine's health benefits! It is easy to cook this perfect Chinese stir fry recipe with just two main ingredients in under 10 minutes on a large skillet.

    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 people 1x
    • Category: Main Dishes
    • Method: Stir Fry
    • Cuisine: Chinese
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

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    • 500g Fresh Cordyceps Flowers or resuscitated dried cordyceps flowers
    • 3 Cloves of Fresh Garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce or Light Soy Sauce
    • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
    • 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine
    • Ground White Pepper Powder To Taste
    • Kosher Salt To Taste
    • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

    Instructions

    1. Pick off the roots of the cordyceps flowers.
    2. Give the mushrooms a quick wash and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
    3. Pat dry with a kitchen paper towel. Set aside.
    4. Add vegetable oil in a non-stick wok or pan at medium-high heat.
    5. Once the oil is hot, add in minced garlic. Simmer for one to two minutes.
    6. Add in Cordyceps Flowers and quickly stir fry for a while.
    7. Add seasoning ingredients such as dark soy sauce, brown sugar, ground white pepper powder, Shaoxing wine and salt to taste.
    8. Continue to toss the cordyceps flowers over high heat until the water dries. Do not overcook, or the cordyceps flowers will not retain a snappy texture.
    9. Serve and Enjoy.

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    Notes

    If you are unable to find fresh cordyceps flowers, resuscitate dried cordyceps flowers first.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 plate
    • Calories: 237
    • Sugar: 7.4 g
    • Sodium: 1894.9 mg
    • Fat: 14.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 23.3 g
    • Fiber: 6.2 g
    • Protein: 9.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    Comments

    1. Naelle Yoshimura says

      December 29, 2023 at 1:41 pm

      This was fantastic! I love trying new foods. Asian stores have so many interesting ingredients I wouldn't know how to use, thank you for posting!

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    2. Fouzia says

      November 22, 2023 at 10:24 am

      There's so much wealth of information about the food benefits on your website which is very interesting. Never heard of cordyseps mushrooms until now, makes me curious about how they taste so want to try them out. thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Marie-Pierre Breton says

      November 17, 2023 at 9:25 am

      I didn't know about those mushrooms! They look lovely and I bet the nutty flavor makes them extra yum! I'm on the hunt for some Shaoxing wine for a while now... even Amazon doesn't have it. These mushroom you got fresh, but I bet it's hard right? Anyway, I'll keep an eye open! Would love to try your recipe!

      Reply
    4. Vanessa says

      November 16, 2023 at 5:07 pm

      I've only had cordyceps in tea form but now I'm inspired to cook with them!

      Reply
    5. Asha says

      November 16, 2023 at 12:02 pm

      This cordyceps recipe made a great side dish. The health benefit is definitely a nice bonus.

      Reply
    6. Bernice says

      November 16, 2023 at 9:22 am

      This cordyceps stir fry was absolutely delicious. I went to T & T and picked up the dried cordyceps. Your recipe provided excellent instructions and it was easy to follow. Definitely a make again!

      Reply
    7. Sharon Wong says

      November 15, 2023 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!! I'm an ABC and definitely need more recipes like this in my life!!

      Reply
    8. Alpa says

      November 15, 2023 at 6:04 pm

      Awesome recipe

      Reply
    9. Kristen says

      November 15, 2023 at 1:30 pm

      I am so excited to make this - when I say I LOVE any kind of mushrooms in any kind of dish, that's an understatement. Making a pit stop at our local Asian Grocer this weekend.

      Reply
    10. Kristine says

      November 14, 2023 at 10:33 am

      Very tasty way to make mushrooms! Great recipe, I'll make this one again!

      Reply
    11. Erik says

      November 14, 2023 at 10:13 am

      Always happy to discover more ways to cook foods that have so much to offer in terms of health. And it’s tasty too!

      Reply
    12. dana says

      November 14, 2023 at 10:09 am

      Wow! This looks and sounds incredible. I've never heard of these mushrooms and you can consider me officially on the hunt!

      Reply
    13. Sara Welch says

      November 14, 2023 at 8:59 am

      This was such a unique and unexpected recipe that does not disappoint! Easy, hearty and delicious; definitely, a new favorite dish!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 14, 2023 at 9:28 am

        So happy that you enjoyed this healthy earthy recipe of stir fry cordyceps mushrooms! it is really delicious packed with nutritious benefits!

        Reply

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