Clamshell Mushroom Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. Alba or Brown Clamshell mushrooms
• 2 Tbsp. canola or other neutral oil
• ¼ tsp. minced ginger
• ½ tsp. minced garlic
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. mirin
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch crushed red chili pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. Separate mushrooms from the bunch by hand.
2. Heat a large sauté pan (or wok) to medium-high heat.
3. Add oil and allow to heat for a moment.
4. Add mushrooms and toss to coat with oil, then stir every 30-60 seconds until mushrooms begin to brown (about 4-6 minutes).
5. Add ginger and garlic then cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Add ground black pepper, crushed red chili pepper (if using), soy sauce, and mirin and stir to combine; cook for another minute or so until liquid has absorbed.

Serve with grilled fish or chicken over rice.