Three cups oyster mushrooms(三杯杏鮑菇) is based on the popular Taiwanese dish three cups chicken(三杯雞). There are also other common variations, like three cups asian mussels(三杯海瓜子) and three cups squid(三杯小捲).

The “three cups” traditionally used in these dishes are sesame oil(麻油), rice wine(米酒), and soy sauce(醬油). While the amounts are not necessarily equal, these make up the main flavor profile of the dish. Asian basil is commonly added, as well as garlic and ginger.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 clove garlic(蒜), peeled and minced
• 1 tbsp piece ginger(姜), sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil(麻油)
• 2 – 6 oyster mushroom(杏鮑菇), chopped
• 4 tbsp rice wine(米酒)
• 2 – 3 tbsp soy sauce(醬油)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar(黑糖) or cane sugar(砂糖)
• 1 bunch basil leaf(九層塔)

Directions

• sauté garlic, ginger, sesame oil
• add oyster mushroom
• add rice wine, soy sauce, sugar
• simmer until sauce thickens
• add basil
• serve