Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms with Scallions and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A simple and fragrant stir-fry of shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and fresh ginger, making a perfect savory side or light brunch dish. This Chinese recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced, scallions, sliced, and fresh ginger, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 200 g fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 3 stalks scallions, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• a pinch white pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 3 sliced scallions, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 200 g sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and edges start to brown.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of white pepper, tossing to coat mushrooms evenly.
5. Step 5: Cook for an additional 1 minute until sauce slightly thickens and coats the mushrooms.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve warm as a savory side or light brunch component.