Pok Pok Mushroom Salad (with some tweaks) – Page 20 – Kream Kimchi

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds of meaty mixed mushrooms (such as oyster, king oyster, cremini, and/or wild mushrooms), tough stems trimmed and any large mushrooms halved through the stem
• Vegetable oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Maggi Seasoning (or Soy Sauce)
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 tablespoons thinly sliced lemongrass (tender parts only), from about 4 large stalks
• 2 ounces peeled small shallots, preferably Asian
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves (the smaller the better), lightly packed
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (thin stems and leaves), lightly packed
• 1 heaping teaspoon Khao Khua (Toasted-sticky rice powder) , plus a few pinches for finishing (optional)