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If you’re looking for a quick and easy appetizer, try these Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms with Cheese! You will love this delicious side dish!

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Roasted shiitake mushrooms with cheese served on a plate.

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This roasted shiitake mushroom dish is so easy to prepare.
Versatile and perfect as a delicious snack or a great addition to any party platter.
Delicious and simple, requiring only three ingredients.

Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are Japanese mushrooms known for their round shape, thick caps, and meaty texture similar to portobello mushrooms. They have a distinctive earthy, umami flavor and can be used fresh in various dishes or dried, especially for making dashi stock in Japanese cuisine.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms:

Ingredients for roasted shiitake mushrooms with cheese.

Shiitake Mushrooms: For the best flavor and texture, choose firm and fresh shiitake mushrooms. For more details, refer to ‘A Quick Guide on How to Cook Shiitake Mushrooms‘.
Soy sauce is a liquid condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. It is a fundamental ingredient in Japanese cooking, which adds umami flavor to various dishes.
Cheese: I use shredded mozzarella cheese, but you can use cheddar, parmesan, or any other type of cheese that you like.

How To Make Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Drizzle soy sauce over the shiitake caps and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Step 2

Roast the shiitake mushrooms at 180°C until cooked.

Roasted shiitake mushrooms with cheese on a sheet pan.

Add fresh herbs or dried herbs on top of the cheese for extra flavor and aroma to the dish. Enjoy the delicious shiitake side!

Recipe Tips

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 stir-frying and soups.
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.

How To Pick Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms

To select tasty shiitake mushrooms, check their shape and color. Follow these guidelines for choosing the best ones:

Look for thick, brown, and glossy caps that are not entirely flat but have a domed shape.
Check that the back of the cap is whitish and the pleats are firm.
Ensure the stem is thick and short.

Avoid choosing shiitake with brown backs, as this indicates they are not fresh. Avoid choosing them altogether if you notice a sour smell, as they may have gone bad.

Variations

Roasted shiitake mushrooms make for a simple and delicious side dish, and there are endless ways to customize this dish to your liking! Here are some variation ideas!

Oil – You can drizzle extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, or melted butter over the shiitake mushrooms and cheese before baking them in the oven. This will enhance the dish’s richness and add depth to the flavors.
Vinegar – You can drizzle them with a tablespoon of white wine or balsamic vinegar before roasting them in the oven. This will add a tangy and acidic note to the dish.
Garnish – Sea salt, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, and lime juice.

What To Serve With

To complement this roasted shiitake mushrooms, I recommend serving it with Yaki udon noodles, Daikon soup with egg, and Napa cabbage coleslaw!

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