Simmered Shiitake Mushrooms

Use plump and fleshy umami-packed shiitake mushrooms.

Cooking time

20 min+

Calories

72kcal

Sodium

300mg

Nutrition facts are for one serving.
Time to reconstitute the shiitake mushrooms is not included in the cooking time.
Time to rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms is not included in the cooking time.

dried shiitake

Ingredients(Servings: 2)

These mushrooms can be refrigerator stored in a sealable container for up to 4 days.

Directions

Place the dried shiitake mushrooms into 400 ml (13.5 fl. oz.) of water, cover with a lid or such to keep the mushrooms under water and soak (reconstitute) overnight.
Remove the shiitake mushroom stems and simmer in the soaking liquid and (A) for about 8 minutes over medium heat. Add in (B) and simmer for about 8 minutes over medium heat until the cooking liquids are boiled down.

Cooking Basics

Shiitake mushrooms - removing the stem

The stem can be easily removed by folding it over and pulling it off at the base, where it is attached to the cap. You can also cut it off from under the cap with a knife.

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