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Chinese Pancakes With Crispy Pulled Oyster Mushrooms, Date Hoi Sin, Fresh Cucumber & Spring Onions

Total time21 min
Active time21 min

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⚡ Critical Path (3 steps)

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  1. 1Set up pan and steamer2m
  2. 2Prep and fry oyster mushrooms15m
  3. 3Assemble and garnish pancakes4m
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Critical stepSet up pan and steamer

Prep2 min • Start 0m

Prep

Critical stepPrep and fry oyster mushrooms

Cooking15 min • Start 2m

Cooking

Prep vegetables and warm pancakes

Prep8 min • Start 2m7m slack

Prep

Critical stepAssemble and garnish pancakes

Finishing4 min • Start 17m

Finishing

Nutrition Information

Calories479 kcal
Protein13.7g
Fat4.5g
Carbs97.4g
Fibre9.1g
Salt1g

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Set up pan and steamer

    2 min

    Take out a large non-stick frying pan and set a steamer over the hob if you don't have a microwave for warming the pancakes.

    Equipment: large non-stick frying pan, steamer, hob
  2. Prep and fry oyster mushrooms

    15 min

    Use your hands to pull apart the oyster mushrooms into thin strips. Place the cornstarch into a large bowl, season well with salt and pepper, then add the oyster mushrooms and give them a good mix so until coated evenly. Place your non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Once hot, fry the oyster mushrooms in batches until golden and crispy, around 10-15 minutes. Make sure you fry in batches leaving space between the mushrooms, otherwise they won't crisp up. If they stick together as you cook, break them up regularly, using two forks. Keep frying until they're all golden and crispy on all sides. Season the mushrooms with sea salt to taste.

    Equipment: large bowl, large non-stick frying pan, two forks
  3. Prep vegetables and warm pancakes

    8 min

    Meanwhile, finely slice the spring onions lengthways (including the green bits!) and cut the cucumber into matchsticks. Julienne the carrot , or you can use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons. Pierce the film packet the pancakes are in, then place in your steamer for 4-5 minutes or microwave on a low heat for 30 seconds.

    Equipment: knife, cutting board, vegetable peeler, steamer, microwave
  4. Assemble and garnish pancakes

    4 min

    Divide the pancakes between serving plates, then load them up with a hoisin sauce and crispy oyster mushrooms . Finish with a garnish of spring onion , cucumber and carrot . Enjoy!

    Equipment: serving plates