A quick and easy weeknight stir fry that’s full of flavor and texture. This vegan sichuan mushroom and celtuce stir fry is light, healthy, and perfectly spicy!
What is Celtuce?
There is nothing better than discovering a new vegetable! That’s part of the reason we love living in New York, where we can wander into Chinatown and see a brand new vegetable we have never seen before.
Celtuce is also called Chinese asparagus, stem lettuce, or celery lettuce and it tastes kind of like a cross between celery and lettuce. Both the leaves and the stem can be eaten either raw or cooked.
However, we think the best part of celtuce is the stem which can easily be peeled to reveal a versatile interior with a delicate and mild flavor. For this recipe, the stem is julienned and then lightly sautéd with mixed mushrooms for a simple yet flavorful stir fry.
Mushrooms Galore!
This Sichuan stir fry has no shortage of mushrooms. The variety of the mushrooms used in this recipe provides big flavor and great texture to contrast the mild celtuce. Here are the mushrooms you will need:
- Oyster
- Beech
- Enoki
- Cremini (or Button)
But honestly any mushrooms will work. In fact, go ahead and use only button mushrooms and most likely you will still adore this Sichuan Mushroom & Celtuce Stir Fry because the combo is just THAT GOOD!
A Rich and Spicy Flavor
This stir fry doesn’t stop with just the mushrooms and celtuce, it also features spicy Sichuan peppercorns! The pepper flavor is hot, spicy and just plain addicting! Additionally, we also added a Thai chili for a little extra heat because, well… why not?!
If you love a meal with some heat, this stir fry is sure to please. But of course, feel free to leave out the Thai chili pepper or to reduce the amount of the peppercorns if needed.
Serving Suggestions
When serving this Sichuan Mushroom & Celtuce Stir Fry, we suggest a bed of spinach if you are looking for a light and healthy meal or you can also serve it over rice or quinoa for a more satisfying option.
However, no matter how you decide to serve this plant-based stir fry, there will definitely be no shortage of flavor! Happy cooking!
Sichuan Mushroom & Celtuce Stir Fry
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A quick and easy weeknight stir fry that’s full of flavor and texture. This vegan sichuan mushroom and celtuce stir fry is light, healthy, and perfectly spicy!
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Oyster Mushrooms (Chopped)
- 1 Bunch Beech Mushrooms (Separated)
- 1 Bunch Enoki Mushrooms (Halved)
- 10–12 Cremini Mushrooms (Chopped)
- 2 Celtuce (Peeled and Julienned)
- 3 Garlic Cloves (Peeled and Minced)
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger (Peeled and Minced)
- 1 Thai chili (Seeds Removed and Minced)
- 2 Tbsp Liquid Aminos
- 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 oz Bourbon
- 1 Tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns (Crushed if Desired)
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Green Onion (Chopped- For Garnish)
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Thai Basil (Chopped- For Garnish)
- 5 oz. Fresh Spinach (Optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all of the fresh ingredients and prepare them as directed above.
- In a large frying pan or wok over medium heat, sauté the garlic, ginger, Thai chili, and peppercorns with oil, until fragrant (about 3 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Add the cremini and oyster mushrooms and stir to combine. Allow to sauté until the mushrooms begin to soften. Approx. 3 minutes.
- Next, add the beech mushrooms and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Then add the julienned celtuce and stir to incorporate. Follow with the enoki mushrooms and sauté for and additional minute.
- Finally, add the liquid aminos, vinegar and bourbon. Allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately on a bed of spinach or over rice for a heartier meal and garnish with plenty of fresh basil and green onions. Enjoy!
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Celtuce, Mushrooms, Stir Fry, Spicy, Vegan, Healthy
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