Next, carefully pour in an appropriate amount of cooking oil, watching the oil jump and swirl at the bottom of the pan, waiting for the right moment.
When the oil temperature is just right, quickly put the translucent shrimp and plump scallops into the pot, and then stir-fry them with lightning speed.
This series of actions must be completed in one go to lock in the seafood's natural juices and ensure that its flesh remains tender and smooth.
Next, add the prepared matsutake mushrooms, sliced or diced, to the wok and stir-fry quickly over high heat. Under the high temperature, the unique aroma of the matsutake mushrooms will be released without reservation, filling the entire kitchen.
These two steps are arguably the core of the entire dish, with the most crucial element undoubtedly being the precise control of heat and time. Too much heat and it's overcooked, too little and it's undercooked; only by getting it just right can a dish with excellent color, aroma, and taste be created.
To make the flavors more harmonious and to enhance the richness and nutritional value of the dish, you can add some colorful vegetables, such as bright green bell peppers, bright red bell peppers, and purple onions, etc.
In addition, you can add some delicious soy products, such as soft and delicate tofu, to add more flavor to this dish.
These colorful vegetables are like nature spilling its palette. They not only add a splash of vibrant color to the dishes, but also act like little elves, bringing plenty of dietary fiber and various vitamins that are beneficial to the human body.
The pieces of tofu, as white as jade, resemble sleeping beauties, quietly awaiting awakening. As a high-protein, low-fat food, its unique soft and silky texture blends perfectly with the tender and juicy seafood and the rare and precious matsutake mushrooms, creating a captivating culinary masterpiece.
During cooking, tofu, like a sponge, greedily absorbs the delicious broth around it, bringing out its full flavor and emitting an increasingly enticing aroma.
As for seasoning, you can be completely free to adjust it according to your personal taste.
For example, adding a little minced garlic and thin strips of ginger can instantly elevate the aroma to several levels; then, adding appropriate amounts of salt, mellow soy sauce, cooking wine to remove fishy smells and enhance aroma, and a small amount of white pepper powder will give this dish its soul.
These seasonings are like experienced conductors, skillfully mobilizing the characteristics of each ingredient to maximize their individual flavors while preserving the original freshness and crispness of the dish.
However, it's important to note that everything in excess is bad, and the same applies to seasoning!
Don't be greedy, otherwise it will overshadow the main ingredient and mask its natural deliciousness.
We've finally reached the last step!
When all the ingredients are stir-fried in the pan to their perfect state, a handful of bright green scallions or cilantro is sprinkled on top like a fairy scattering flowers, as if crowning the dish with a dazzling crown.
This not only makes the dish more visually appealing and enhances its appearance, but also adds a subtle, refreshing aroma that makes it even more mouthwatering.
The final dish of matsutake mushroom and seafood stew is presented before your eyes like a beautiful work of art:
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