King Oyster Mushroom Deopbap (Mushroom over Rice)

King Oyster Mushroom Deopbap (Mushroom over Rice)

A one-bowl rice dish made by stir-frying julienned king oyster mushrooms and fish cake in a spicy sauce and thickening it with potato starch slurry.

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King Oyster Mushroom Deopbap (Mushroom over Rice) — finished dish
Summary

This one-bowl dish for 2 features julienned king oyster mushrooms, fish cake, and vegetables stir-fried together, simmered in broth, and thickened with potato starch slurry. Gochugaru adds a mild, savory kick, making it wonderful served over rice or packed as a lunch box side dish.

Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Spiciness
Mildly spicy

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • King oyster mushrooms1 (large)
  • Bell pepper1/2
  • Onion1/2
  • Square fish cake (eomuk)1 sheet
  • Large green onion (daepa)1/2 stalk
  • Anchovy broth (or water)1 cup
  • Potato starch slurry1 tbsp

Seasoning

  • Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce2 tbsp
  • Oyster sauce1 tbsp
  • Minced garlic1 tsp
  • Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
  • Ground black peppera little of each
  • Toasted sesame oila little of each
Measurements · 1 tbsp = 15 ml (a heaping regular dinner spoon) · 1 tsp = 5 ml (a heaping teaspoon) · 1 cup = 200 ml (a Korean measuring cup or small paper cup, not the 240 ml US cup)
  • You will need 1 large king oyster mushroom or 2 small ones.
  • Any mushroom works well, such as oyster mushrooms, button mushrooms, or enoki mushrooms, and you can also substitute ham or meat for the fish cake.

Steps

  1. Steps — step photo

    You will need 1 large king oyster mushroom or 2 small ones.

    Any mushroom works well, such as oyster, button, or enoki mushrooms. It is also delicious if you use ham or meat instead of fish cake.

    Julienne the fish cake and all vegetables to a similar length.

  2. Steps — step photo

    Mix all the seasoning ingredients together according to the measurements, except for the toasted sesame oil.

    If you do not like spicy food, you can omit the gochugaru and enjoy a mild flavor.

  3. Steps — step photo

    Heat a pan with a generous drizzle of oil and stir-fry all the vegetables except the shredded green onion.

  4. Steps — step photo

    When the vegetables have wilted slightly, pour in the seasoning sauce and 1 cup of anchovy broth or water.

    If you prefer it saucier, add 1/2 cup more broth and stir in a bit more potato starch slurry at the end.

  5. Steps — step photo

    Add the shredded green onion and stir-fry while tossing until all ingredients are fully cooked.

    Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.

  6. Steps — step photo

    At the end, add 1 tbsp of potato starch slurry...

  7. Steps — step photo

    Drizzle in a little toasted sesame oil and stir-fry until thickened.

Ppunwife's tips

  • If you prefer it saucier, add 1/2 cup more broth and stir in a bit more potato starch slurry at the end.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.

FAQ

Can I use other mushrooms instead of king oyster mushrooms?

You can substitute various mushrooms to your liking, such as oyster mushrooms, button mushrooms, or enoki mushrooms.

How can I make it less spicy?

Omit the gochugaru when mixing the seasoning sauce, and you can enjoy a mild, savory dish.

What can I substitute for the fish cake?

You can julienne ham or meat instead of square fish cake, and it will turn out delicious.

How do I make the dish saucier?

Pour in about half a cup more broth and add a little more potato starch slurry at the end to adjust the thickness.

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