# Korean Mushroom Banchan

> Beoseot bokkeum (버섯볶음)

By David Kim for Nosh with David. Full page: https://noshwithdavid.com/recipes/korean-mushroom-banchan/

- Cuisine: Korean
- Course: Side Dish
- Time: prep 15 min, cook 15 min, total 30 min
- Serves: 4

## Ingredients

### For the Mushrooms

- 1 lb mixed mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, button)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil

### For the Seasoning

- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp gochugaru (optional)

## Instructions

### Prepare Mushrooms

1. Clean mushrooms gently with damp cloth
2. Remove tough stems from shiitake
3. Tear large mushrooms into bite-sized pieces
4. Keep similar sizes for even cooking
5. Pat dry thoroughly
6. Prepare Seasoning:

### Mix in small bowl

7. Soy sauce
8. Sugar
9. Black pepper
10. Half of sesame seeds
11. Set aside to let sugar dissolve

### Cooking Process

12. Heat large pan over medium-high heat
13. Add vegetable oil
14. Add minced garlic, stir quickly
15. Add mushrooms in single layer
16. Don't overcrowd pan
17. Let mushrooms sear briefly
18. Stir occasionally until they release moisture
19. Cook until moisture evaporates

### Final Seasoning

20. Add seasoning mixture
21. Toss to coat evenly
22. Cook until liquid reduces
23. Add green onions
24. Drizzle sesame oil
25. Toss briefly
26. Sprinkle remaining sesame seeds

## Notes

#### Recipe Tips

- Choose fresh, firm mushrooms

- Don't wash mushrooms in water

- Keep heat medium-high

- Don't stir too frequently

- Allow moisture to evaporate

- Season gradually

- Taste before final seasoning

- Let cool slightly before storing

#### Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

- Steamed rice

- Other banchan

- Korean soups

- Grilled meats

- In bibimbap

- As side dish

#### Variations

- Single mushroom variety

- Spicy version with gochugaru

- Add onions or carrots

- Different sauce combinations

- Add glass noodles

- Vegetarian meal protein

#### Storage

- Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated

- Store in airtight container

- Reheat briefly in pan

- Don't microwave

- Can be served cold

- Maintains texture well

## Nutrition per serving

- Calories: 142
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 447 mg