Braised mushrooms

You know that cozy feeling when you walk into the kitchen, and the smell of mushrooms hits you first? That’s exactly what happens when I start preparing Braised Mushroom with Oyster Sauce. I’ve been making this Braised Mushroom with Oyster Sauce recipe 蠔油燜冬菇 for years, and honestly, it’s one of those dishes that feels fancy …

Braised pork knuckle with dried oysters is a deeply symbolic and savory centerpiece for Chinese New Year — called 橫財就手 in Cantonese, which loosely means a windfall of good fortune. This festive dish brings together rich umami from dried oysters, earthy depth from shiitake mushrooms, and silky strands of fat choy, all slow-braised with aromatic …