OH! Magazine - Australian Version April 2016 | Page 15

PETE EVANS’ AMAZING
ASIAN MUSHROOM SALAD

www.peteevans.com.au
www.peteevans.com.au

PETE
EVANS

Celebrity chef Pete Evans delivers this nutrient-packed salad
that will leave a lasting impression on every dinner guest.

How to make it:
1. Fill a saucepan with water and bring to the boil over
high heat. Turn down to a simmer, carefully add the
eggs and simmer for seven minutes, or until the eggs
are cooked to your liking. Drain and place the eggs in
cold water and, when cool enough to handle, peel. Cut
the eggs in half and set aside until needed.
2. To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in
a bowl and mix well.
3. Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium to high
heat. Add the oil and sauté the wood ear fungus and
the shimeji, oyster and shiitake mushrooms in batches
for two to three minutes, or until tender. Season with
salt and pepper. Place the mushroom mixture in a
large bowl, then mix in the water spinach, enoki
mushrooms, water chestnuts, crispy garlic and
dressing.
4. Arrange the salad on a platter, top with the eggs and
sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

What you’ll need:
4 duck eggs or regular eggs
2 tablespoons coconut oil
100g wood ear fungus (see note), torn into pieces
100g shimeji mushrooms
150g oyster mushrooms, sliced
150g shiitake mushrooms, sliced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large handfuls of water spinach (see note)
or other greens
100g enoki mushrooms, separated
80g water chestnuts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons finely sliced garlic, fried until crispy
1 tablespoon black and white sesame seeds, toasted
Dressing
4 tablespoons macadamia oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon grated ginger
3 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes

Note: Brown and ear-shaped, wood ear fungus are
commonly used in Chinese cuisine. Water spinach is also
known as morning glory and is popular in South-East
Asia. Both are available from Asian grocers.

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