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5 Simple Ways to Cook Shiitake Mushrooms at Home
Not sure how to cook shiitake mushrooms? This quick guide shares easy methods and simple recipes like sautรฉing, simmering, and stir-fryingโgreat for everyday meals!
Cooking Methods for Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms are a super versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Here are some cooking methods you can try!
1. Sautรฉing
The easiest way to cook shiitake. Just toss them in a pan with a little oil or butter, add some soy sauce, and youโre done. Simple and so good! Try this easy sautรฉed shiitake mushrooms recipe, which is ready in under 10 minutes!
2. Roasting
Roasting brings out their rich, savory flavor. Coat them with a bit of oil, season lightly, and pop them in the oven. I love adding cheese on topโ like in this recipe: Roasted shiitake mushrooms with cheese.
3. Simmering in Soups & Stews
Shiitake is perfect for soups โ my favorite way to cook them! They stay tender and add a deep, earthy flavor. Great in miso soup or even creamy soups.
4. Deep-Frying
Because shiitake are thick and chewy, they make awesome tempura or panko-fried dishes. Crispy outside, juicy inside โ so good.
5. Stir-frying
Quick and tasty! Just toss shiitake into a hot pan with veggies, udon noodles, or even pasta. They add great flavor and texture to any stir-fry.
Easy Shiitake Mushroom Recipes To Try
Discover a collection of the 8 easy Japanese Shiitake Mushroom Recipes. Try them out today and savor the delicious flavors of shiitake mushrooms at your table!
How to Prepare Shiitake Mushrooms
Before you start cooking, letโs quickly go over how to prepare shiitake mushrooms the right way. Itโs super easyโjust follow these simple steps!
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Savory Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms With Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 356ยฐF (180ยฐC).
- Remove the shiitake stems and place the caps on a sheet pan. Then drizzle the mushroom caps with soy sauce.
- Place the shredded cheese over the mushrooms, covering them evenly.
- Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 6 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown on top and the mushrooms are tender.
- Add fresh herbs or dried herbs on top of the cheese.
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Notes
- You don’t need to clean the mushrooms with water. They quickly absorb moisture and can lose their flavor and aroma if washed. If there is light dirt, you can easily remove it by wiping them with a paper towel.
- Don’t discard the tough shiitake stems! You can use them for sauteed shiitake mushrooms or creamy shiitake mushroom soup.
- When roasting shiitake mushrooms in the oven, you can place a sheet of parchment paper on a pan before arranging the mushrooms. This can help to prevent the mushrooms from sticking to the pan and make for easier clean-up afterward.
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Nutrition
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These are probably the best mushrooms I’ve ever eaten, even better than the local chanterelles.
In Poland it’s hard to get fresh ones, so I buy dried ones. I wonder if I’m doing the right thing by soaking them in hot water…?
Thanks for your rating! If you’re in a hurry, soaking them in hot water works fine. However, I recommend soaking them slowly in cold water overnight if you have the time. This method makes them plumper and more flavorful.
Good to knows, thank You ๐
I just read a moment ago that in old Polish cuisine dried mushrooms were soaked in milk, Have you encountered this before? I wonder what it will be like with shitake ๐
“The mushrooms become more delicate, which makes them a perfect match for other ingredients in traditional Christmas fillings, such as sauerkraut.
What’s more, mushrooms soaked in milk cook faster. Just pour lightly salted milk over them and leave for a few hours until they swell – that’s the key to success.”
What do You think, it can works well with shitake?…
Thatโs interesting! I havenโt tried it with milk, but it sounds like a great ideaโIโd love to give that a try. Thanks for sharing this information!
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Thank you for your comment, Stacy!