Savoury Soy Sauce Mushroom Stir-Fry

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The irresistible aroma of slightly caramelised soy sauce combined with juicy mushrooms creates a deep, savoury umami experience that is hard to beat!

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Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 2 people

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Japanese

Prepare the ingredients
Peel the onion and ensure your mushrooms are clean. If using varieties like shimeji, simply trim the base.
Slice the vegetables
Cut both the mushrooms and the onion into bite-sized pieces. Keeping the sizes uniform ensures they cook evenly.
Sauté for maximum flavour
Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and mushrooms. Pro Tip: To achieve a beautiful golden colour and a concentrated soy sauce mushroom flavour, leave the vegetables alone for a minute or two. Let them sear without stirring too much; this develops a rich, toasted aroma.
Season and finish
Once the vegetables have developed a nice char, pour in the soy sauce and mirin. Stir-fry quickly so the liquid coats everything without burning. Finish with a small drizzle of toasted sesame oil for a nutty fragrance, then transfer to a plate.