Stir-Fried Spicy Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Spicy Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds; 15 fresh curry leaves or 10 fresh basil leaves, torn up; 1 pound cremini or plain white medium-sized mushrooms, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 clove garlic, sliced; Salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅔ teaspoons lime or lemon juice; ½ tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or parsley

Servings: persons

1
Put the oil in a large frying pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, drop in the mustard seeds.
3
As soon as the mustard seeds start to pop, a matter of seconds, put in the fennel seeds and curry leaves.
4
A few seconds later, add the mushrooms and garlic.
5
Stir and fry until the liquid begins to ooze out from the mushrooms, about 2 minutes.
6
Now add about 1/31/2 teaspoon salt (taste as you go), the cayenne, and the lime juice.
7
Stir for a minute.
8
Taste for balance of flavors.
9
Add the cilantro, stir, and turn off the heat.
10
Serve warm or at room temperature.

275

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds, 1/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds, 15 fresh curry leaves or 10 fresh basil leaves, torn up, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Spicy Mushrooms falls under the General 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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Stir-Fried Spicy Mushrooms

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Variations & substitutions

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