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Water Dropwort and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Two crisp textures—water dropwort and mushrooms—for bento sides or light dinner.

Total 13 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
Skillet Bento-friendly dishes10-minute mealsLight & lean meals
Water Dropwort and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Cook mushrooms partway first, then water dropwort—both stay snappy.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 6 min · Cook 7 min

  1. Rinse 180 g water dropwort and cut into about 5 cm lengths; drain well. Slice or tear 100 g mushrooms into thin pieces. Peel and mince 2 garlic cloves.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. When hot, lay mushrooms in a single layer.
  3. Cook mushrooms over medium about 2 minutes until they release a little moisture and edges soften slightly.
  4. Add minced garlic; over high heat, sauté about 20 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add water dropwort; stir-fry over high heat 1 minute, tossing so both ingredients heat evenly.
  6. Add 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of white pepper; toss quickly.
  7. Taste and serve immediately.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • King oyster or shimeji mushrooms work well.
  • Drain vegetables well before cooking; excess water steams them and softens the texture.

Refrigerate 1 day; microwave softens texture.

Substitutions

BroccoliCabbage

FAQ

What should I do if the vegetables release water?

Drain them well and cook in batches so the pan stays hot instead of turning the vegetables soft and watery.