Thai Style Noodles with Lion’s Mane

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. lion’s mane mushrooms
• ½ cup carrots, julienned or grated
• ½ cup cabbage, julienned
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 – 3 scallions, sliced, green and white parts separated
• 1 small Thai chili or ½ jalapeño (optional)
• ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
• ¼ tsp. sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 – 1 ½ Tbsp. fish sauce (use soy sauce for vegetarian substitute)
• 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp. mirin
• 8 oz. rice noodles, prepared according to package

Directions:

1. Slice lion’s mane into ½ inch sticks (french fry shape).
2. Stir-fry mushrooms over medium-high heat with vegetable oil for 6-8 minutes or until they begin to brown.
3. Add carrots, cabbage, chili (if using), and white parts of scallion; cook for 1-2 additional minutes.
4. Add fish sauce, mirin, and sesame oil and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add cooked rice noodles and stir everything until combined.

Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with cilantro, peanuts, scallion greens, and sesame seeds.