Interstitial Cystitis Friendly Black Pepper Mushroom Stir-Fry with Snow Peas
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4 servings
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
Chef's tipCoconut aminos are sweeter and less salty; taste and adjust the seasoning. - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Ā½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Ingredient noteBlack pepper can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~3/8 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp sugar
For the stir-fry
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil), divided
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed, halved or quartered if large
- 8 oz snow peas, strings removed
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Ingredient noteFresh ginger can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~3/4 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
Ingredient noteInterstitial cystitis flags onions because alliums can irritate a sensitive bladder, but this recipe uses only the milder scallion green tops, which is likely fine for most. If you prefer to always avoid scallions, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For serving
- steamed white rice, for serving
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Can be omittedsesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, black pepper, and sugar until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and no lumps remain. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the neutral oil in a large wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until the oil just begins to smoke. Add the mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir and continue cooking for 2ā3 minutes more, until the mushrooms are deeply browned and any released moisture has evaporated.
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