General Tso short ribs with king oyster mushrooms

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Juice the satsumas

   Squeeze the satsuma oranges with a manual citrus press, juicing them into a saucepan.

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2. 02
   Step 2Make the sauce

   Add soy sauce and chili paste to the orange juice in the saucepan and simmer, then stir in the cornstarch to thicken.

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3. 03
   Step 3Score the mushrooms

   Cut the king oyster mushrooms into pieces and score their surfaces in a crosshatch pattern.

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4. 04
   Step 4Sear the mushrooms

   Sear the scored mushrooms in oil in the cast iron skillet until golden.

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5. 05
   Step 5Sear the short ribs

   Season the short ribs with salt and black pepper and sear them in the cast iron skillet until browned.

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6. 06
   Step 6Combine with the sauce

   Add the sauce to the skillet with the short ribs and mushrooms and toss until coated.

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7. 07
   Step 7Make the topping

   Toss segmented satsuma pieces with chopped green onion and chopped marcona almonds.

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8. 08
   Step 8Serve over rice

   Spoon the short ribs and mushrooms over rice and top with the satsuma mixture.

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