Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water; 1 teaspoon loose tea, preferably Longjing; 1/3 cup dried wood ear mushrooms (1/4 ounce); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced; 1 long, thin green chile, split lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 small Granny Smith applepeeled, cored and sliced 1/8 inch thick; One 14-ounce can whole straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed; 8 ounces firm tofu, sliced 1/3 inch thick and cut into 1-inch strips; 1 cup mung bean sprouts (3 ounces)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water
1 teaspoon loose tea, preferably Longjing
1/3 cup dried wood ear mushrooms (1/4 ounce)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced
1 long, thin green chile, split lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
1 small Granny Smith applepeeled, cored and sliced 1/8 inch thick
One 14-ounce can whole straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed
8 ounces firm tofu, sliced 1/3 inch thick and cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup mung bean sprouts (3 ounces)

1
In a cup, pour the 1 tablespoon of boiling water over the tea; let steep for 5 minutes.
2
Strain the tea, reserving the leaves.
3
In a small, heatproof bowl, soak the wood ears in the remaining 1/2 cup of boiling water until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Drain well.
5
Cut off any hard bits; slice the wood ears into thin strips.
6
Set a wok or large skillet over high heat for 3 minutes.
7
Add the oil and when it begins to smoke, add the shiitake mushrooms and chile and season with salt and pepper.
8
Stir-fry until the chile is browned, about 2 minutes.
9
Add the scallions and apple and stir-fry until the apple is almost tender, about 2 minutes.
10
Add the wood ears and straw mushrooms and stir-fry until sizzling, about 2 minutes.
11
Add the tofu and the tea leaves and stir gently until sizzling, about 2 minutes longer.
12
Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
13
Fold in the bean sprouts.
14
Mound the vegetables on small plates and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water, 1 teaspoon loose tea, preferably Longjing, 1/3 cup dried wood ear mushrooms (1/4 ounce), 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry

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Variations & substitutions

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