Stir-fried Wood Ear
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Stir-fried Wood Ear

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Stir-fried Wood Ear

About This Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful Stir-Fried Wood Ears with Red Bell Peppers is a simple yet delicious dish that combines earthy wood ear mushrooms with sweet, colorful bell peppers. The wood ears, soaked to perfection, offer a delightful chewiness, while the red bell peppers add a mild sweetness and bright pop of color. Aromatic scallions, ginger, and garlic are stir-fried to create a fragrant base, enhancing the dish without overpowering heat—perfect for those who prefer milder flavors. Seasoned with a balance of salt, sugar, and umami-rich oyster sauce, every bite is a harmony of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, this stir-fry is an excellent side dish or light meal that’s both visually appealing and satisfyingly tasty. Enjoy the crisp-tender veggies and savory mushrooms in this easy, family-friendly recipe!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • wood ears 50g (dry weight)
  • red bell peppers 1 medium (about 150g)
The aromatics
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • ginger 10g (1 small piece)
  • garlic 3 cloves
The sauce & seasonings
  • oil 1 tbsp
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Soak the wood ears in advance, wash and tear them into pieces after soaking, and prepare other ingredients.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the red bell peppers into diamond-shaped pieces and chop the scallions, ginger, and garlic.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat the wok, add oil, and stir-fry the aromatics. Since my family members cannot eat spicy food, I did not add Sichuan peppercorns or chili peppers, and instead used scallions, ginger, and garlic to stir-fry the wok.
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Step 4
Step 4
Then add the red bell pepper pieces and stir-fry for a while. This type of red bell pepper is not spicy and is used to add color to the dish.
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Step 5
Step 5
Next, add the wood ears and stir-fry.
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Step 6
Step 6
Then add an appropriate amount of salt, sugar, and oyster sauce to season the dish.
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Step 7
Step 7
Before serving, sprinkle the chopped scallions into the wok, stir-fry evenly, and dish out.

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