Famed for its distinctive aroma and sweet, crispy taste, chicken thigh mushrooms are affectionately called the “queen of mushrooms” by many housewives. In particular, this ingredient is beneficial for health as it provides nutrients, controls diabetes, promotes good gut health, inhibits the growth of tumors… and provides antioxidants.
From this ingredient, you can create attractive dishes such as stir-fried chicken thigh mushrooms with beef, pan-fried chicken thigh mushrooms, soy sauce-braised chicken thigh mushrooms, chicken thigh mushroom and lotus seed porridge… Additionally, you can also showcase your skills by making a simple chicken thigh mushroom salad using the following recipe.
1. Ingredients for chicken thigh mushroom salad:
– Chicken thigh mushrooms: 200 grams
– Coriander
– Chili peppers, garlic
– White sesame seeds
– Seasonings: Balsamic vinegar, salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili powder, chili oil (or fried chili), sesame oil
2. Steps to make chicken thigh mushroom salad:
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
– After buying chicken thigh mushrooms, remove the root, wash them thoroughly, and use a knife to split them in half lengthwise.
– Discard damaged and wilted leaves, and cut the coriander stems. Then, wash the coriander and cut it into long sections.
– Rinse the chili peppers, remove the stems, and cut them into small pieces.
– Peel the garlic, rinse it with clean water, and mince it.
Step 2: Steam the chicken thigh mushrooms
– Place a pot of water on the stove and put the cleaned chicken thigh mushrooms in the steamer. After the water boils, steam the mushrooms for another 10 minutes over low heat.
– When the mushrooms are cooked, use utensils to take them out onto a plate and let them cool before tearing them into small pieces. The smaller and thinner the pieces, the better.
Step 3: Prepare the salad dressing
– Take a small bowl, then add minced garlic, chili peppers, and a tablespoon of white sesame seeds. Next, heat the cooking oil and pour it into the mixture to let the garlic release its fragrant aroma.
– Add a pinch of salt, a tablespoon of soy sauce, two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, a tablespoon of oyster sauce, a tablespoon of sesame oil, and a tablespoon of chili oil. Use chopsticks or a spoon to mix the seasonings together.
Step 4: Mix the chicken thigh mushroom salad
– Put the torn chicken thigh mushrooms and coriander into a bowl. Then, pour the prepared dressing mixture over them and toss well.
– Wait for about 2-3 minutes for the ingredients to absorb the flavors and transfer to a serving dish.
After the chicken thigh mushroom salad is prepared, it will have an extremely attractive color with the white of the mushrooms, the red of the chili peppers, and the freshness of the coriander. When eating it, you will feel the crisp, delicious, refreshing taste that is perfect for the hot summer season.
3. Tips for making chicken thigh mushroom salad:
– Choose chicken thigh mushrooms that are white and avoid those with brown spots or sliminess as they may be spoiled.
– To make the dish more appealing, you can add other ingredients such as tofu, pig ears… and serve it with shrimp crackers.