Date: 03/08/2025 03/09/2025
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Otto Huang
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Stir-fried Bamboo Fungus with Sichuan Pepper
Summary：
This is a fragrant and slightly numbing vegetarian dish, where bamboo fungus absorbs the unique aroma of Sichuan pepper, resulting in a tender and flavorful experience.
Ingredients：
Dried bamboo fungus 200g (soaked and softened)
Sichuan pepper 20g
Red bell pepper 50g (optional, for color and flavor)
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Cooking oil 1 tbsp
Water as needed
Instructions：
1.Prepare ingredients:
Soak dried bamboo fungus until soft, then cut it into sections. Wash the Sichuan pepper and slice the red bell pepper.
2.Blanching:
Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch the bamboo fungus for 30 seconds, then drain.
3.Infusing Sichuan pepper aroma:
Heat oil in a pan, add Sichuan pepper, and stir-fry on low heat to release its fragrance.
4.Stir-frying bamboo fungus:
Add the bamboo fungus and red bell pepper, stir-fry briefly, then add soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and salt. Mix well.
5.Finishing:
Add a little water, cover, and simmer for 1 minute until the bamboo fungus fully absorbs the sauce. Turn off the heat and serve.
