Vegetarian Cuisine: King Oyster Mushrooms

3 servings of King Oyster Mushrooms

60 Kcal per serving

4 king oyster mushroom (240g)

5 cloves garlic

1 red hot chili peppers

2 scallions

2 tsp cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 lemon

King oyster mushrooms are rich in protein (100g, 30g protein), vitamin B complex, and native lovastatin, a cholesterol-lowering compound.  In addition, king oyster mushrooms have high amounts of beta-glucans that can boost immune system to prevent microbial infections.  King oyster mushrooms also contain high amount of antioxidant, ergothioneine that can help us fight against oxidative stress.  The sauce for this dish is full of health benefits as well.  Red chili peppers not only contain vitamins A, C, E, but also has capaicin that can boost metabolism.  The sulfur-containing allicin in garlic has ability to inhibiy cholesterol synthesis, and has anti-microbial activities.  Green scallions contain thiosulfinates to protect us from microbial infection and prevent colon cancer.  Shoyu-polysaccharides and shoyu-flavones from soy sauce can help the growth of gut probiotics and boost immune function.   Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and citric acid that can help our digestive functions.    This is certainly a healthy yet delicious dish to enjoy!