Pyogo Beoseot Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms)
A savory shiitake mushroom stir-fry cooked in perilla oil with vegetables and finished with nutty perilla seed powder.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
This stir-fried side dish features garlic and vegetables sautéed in perilla oil, tossed with shiitake mushrooms and seasoned with soy sauce. Adding perilla seed powder at the very end brings out a rich, nutty flavor. It comes together easily in under 20 minutes, making it a great everyday side dish.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Shiitake mushrooms4, 150 g
- Onion1/2
- Carrot1/4
- Perilla oil2 tbsp
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Perilla seed powder2 tbsp
- If using dried shiitake mushrooms instead of fresh, soak them thoroughly in lukewarm water before slicing them into strips.
Steps
1. I used fresh shiitake mushrooms, but if you are using dried ones, soak them thoroughly in lukewarm water before
slicing them into strips. Julienne the onion and carrot as well.
2. In a heated pan, stir-fry 2 tbsp of perilla oil and minced garlic until fragrant,
then add the carrot and stir-fry until it is halfway cooked.
3. Add the onion as well and stir-fry until it turns translucent...
4. Add the shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry until softened.
5. Add regular soy sauce and mirin...
6. Mix well so the seasoning coats the ingredients evenly.
7. Add perilla seed powder at the very end...
8. Toss everything together evenly, and it is done.
FAQ
Can I use dried shiitake mushrooms?
If you use dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them thoroughly in lukewarm water and slice them into thin strips before cooking.
When do I add the perilla seed powder during cooking?
Stir-fry the mushrooms and vegetables until the soy sauce seasoning coats them evenly, then add it at the final step and toss well.
Can I use toasted sesame oil instead of perilla oil? AI-generated
In general, you can substitute toasted sesame oil to stir-fry and still achieve a rich, nutty flavor.
