This easy sautéed shiitake mushrooms recipe is ready in under 10 minutes and has incredible umami flavor, with a simple sauce of soy, lime, and sesame!
Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most savory, meaty flavored mushrooms around. It’s one of my favorite mushroom varieties (and I’m actually a former hater!). You can sauté them up as a side dish, or add them to stir fries, noodles, ramen, or even make them into bacon!
This mushroom is great holding its own in a risotto, or acting as a supporting character for a mix of fungi on a pizza. I created this simple shiitake mushrooms recipe to use simple pantry ingredients as a quick go-to way to cook this variety. Turns out, it’s now the one I turn to every time!
5 Star Reader Review
“This is my absolute favorite recipe for shiitakes now! So incredibly simple and so delicious every time. Also a crowd pleaser when serving to friends!!” -Elizabeth
What Are Shiitake Mushrooms?
Shiitake mushrooms are some of the most well-known in the mushroom family here in the US, right behind button, cremini and portobello. Here’s what to know about this type of mushroom:
- Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most popular edible mushrooms in the world, native to East Asia. They are slender and light brown, with a tough, inedible stem. This variety, scientific name Lentinus edodes, has been cultivated in Japan and China for centuries. Shiitake means
- Where to find it? You can find shiitakes at most mainstream grocery stores, and they’re available both fresh and dried. The focus of this article is fresh shiitakes.
- What do shiitake mushrooms taste like? Shiitake mushrooms taste rich, meaty, and buttery when cooked. While you can eat shiitakes raw, their flavor is much more pronounced and developed when they’re cooked.
Can You Eat the Stems?
The stems of fresh shiitake mushrooms are very tough: most recipes call for removing and discarding them before cooking. I’ve accidentally left them in before and been disappointed in the texture.
That said, some cooks (including a registered dietitian in the comment section!) trim the woody ends and cook the stems separately for a bit longer until they soften, then add the caps.
How to Store and Clean Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms grow on trees: rotting wooden logs, in fact! They usually don’t come packaged with too much dirt, but you can give them a quick rinse before using them. Here are the best practices for storing and cleaning shiitake mushrooms:
- Store the mushrooms in a paper bag in the refrigerator. You can leave them in the package they come in, but the best way to store shiitake mushrooms is in a paper bag because it allows them to breathe. Leave them in the main part of the refrigerator to get good airflow, not the produce drawer.
- Clean them with a quick rinse. Give the mushrooms a quick rinse to get off any dirt. Contrary to what you might think, it’s ok to rinse your mushrooms! Here’s the best way to clean mushrooms.
How to Cook Shiitake Mushrooms: The Method
There are a few ways to cook shiitake mushrooms, but the best way I’ve found is to sauté them. These amazing sautéed shiitakes take about 10 minutes and results in an crazy amount of savory flavor! Here are the main steps (or jump to the recipe below):
- Remove the stems before slicing! I’ve said it a few times because I don’t want you to miss this! The stems are very tough and virtually inedible.
- Cook in a skillet on medium heat for 5 minutes. I use sesame oil for cooking them (standard, not toasted). You could also use olive oil.
- Add seasonings and cook 1 minute. I like adding soy sauce, lime juice, Sriracha, and a hint of toasted sesame oil for a pop of bold flavor.
Ways To Use This Shiitake Recipe
The sauteed shiitake mushrooms recipe below is a fantastic basic way to cook them! You can use them on their own as a side dish, or add them to various dishes. Here are some favorite recipes where you can use shiitake mushrooms:
- Stir fry: They’re great in stir fries, like Tofu Stir Fry
- Ramen: Try them in Mushroom Ramen
- Bacon substitute: Make them into Shiitake Bacon
- Soup: Try them in a Mushroom & Kale Soup or Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
- Pasta: Use it in a mix of mushrooms in this Mushroom Pasta with Goat Cheese or Mushroom Pasta
- Grains: Add them to Farro with Mushrooms
- Pizza: Another place for a mix of mushrooms: pizza! Try it in Mushroom Pizza
- Risotto: Shiitake mushrooms are perfect in Mushroom Risotto (made with homemade mushroom broth!)
- Gravy: Add meaty flavor to Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Storage Instructions
Store leftover cooked shiitake mushrooms in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes. I do not recommend freezing leftovers; the texture doesn’t hold up after thawing.
Dietary Notes
This shiitake mushrooms recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free (using olive oil).
Sauteed Shiitake Mushroom Recipe
Pin RecipeThe shiitake mushroom is one of the most umami-packed and delicious you’ll find! Here’s a favorite recipe for how to cook them to perfection.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mushrooms
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 pound shiitake mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce (or other hot sauce)
- 2 dashes toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (standard, not toasted)
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the mushrooms and discard. Slice the larger mushroom caps in half and keep smaller mushrooms whole. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, lime juice, Sriracha and toasted sesame oil.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a few pinches of kosher salt while cooking.
- Once browned on all sides, carefully pour in the bowl of sauce and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes until dark brown and glossy. Serve immediately.
Types of Mushrooms To Try
There are so many types of mushrooms to try:
- Button Mushrooms are the most common variety, with a mild, neutral flavor
- Cremini Mushrooms (aka baby bella) are ultra versatile for soups, pizza, pasta and more
- Portobello Mushrooms are a treat stuffed, grilled or dolled up as a burger
- Oyster Mushrooms have delicate flavor and are great sauteed
- King Oyster Mushrooms are large and meaty, fantastic as a meat substitute
- Lions Mane Mushrooms are ultra meaty and great for adding fried to a sandwich
- Enoki Mushrooms are great for sauteeing or using to top ramen or a hot pot
- Maitake Mushrooms (aka Hen of the Woods) have feathered edges and an earthy, peppery flavor
- Beech Mushrooms are small, delicate and savory
from A Couple Cooks https://ift.tt/k2DpBEF
Comments
Post a Comment