Stir-Fried Chinese Yam with Bacon and Mushrooms

Name: Stir-Fried Chinese Yam with Bacon and Mushrooms
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 300g (about 1 medium root) Chinese yam; 120g thick-cut bacon or ham; 150g king oyster mushroom; 3 stalks green onions; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 inch, minced fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; to taste salt; a pinch white pepper

A quick, savory home-style stir-fry featuring tender Chinese yam slices paired with smoky bacon and meaty king oyster mushrooms. This dish comes together in under 20 minutes and makes a satisfying weeknight side or light main.

30 min

Easy

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Stir-Fried Chinese Yam with Bacon and Mushrooms

Story

This homestyle dish combines the subtle sweetness of Chinese yam with the rich, smoky flavor of cured bacon. The king oyster mushrooms add satisfying meatiness, making this a hearty vegetarian-friendly option when you skip the bacon or substitute with mushroom bacon.

Ingredients

Chinese yam 300g (about 1 medium root)

thick-cut bacon or ham 120g

king oyster mushroom 150g

green onions 3 stalks

garlic 3 cloves, minced

fresh ginger 1 inch, minced

cooking oil 2 tablespoons

light soy sauce 1 tablespoon

salt to taste

white pepper a pinch

Instructions

Prep the ingredients

Peel the Chinese yam and cut into thin rounds or half-moons, about 5mm thick. Slice the king oyster mushroom into similar-sized pieces. Cut the bacon into small strips or cubes. Trim the green onions and cut on the diagonal into 2-inch lengths.

Blanch the bacon

Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the bacon pieces and let them cook for 1-2 minutes to draw out excess salt. Drain well and set aside. This step tempers the cured flavor without losing the smoky essence.

Stir-fry the aromatics

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let them brown.

Cook the main ingredients

Add the blanched bacon and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until it starts to render some fat and lightly caramelize. Add the mushroom slices and cook for another 2 minutes until they soften and release their juices. Finally, add the Chinese yam slices and toss everything together.

Season and finish

Stir-fry the yam for 3-4 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp. Season with soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Add the green onions in the last 30 seconds, toss to combine, and serve immediately while hot.