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Japanese Miso Mushrooms: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe to Try

A delicious and savory dish featuring mushrooms marinated in a rich miso sauce, perfect as a side or main dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Mushrooms
  • 500 grams shiitake mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 200 grams button mushrooms cleaned and sliced
Miso Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste can substitute with red miso for a stronger flavor
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar adds acidity
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to balance the flavors
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons scallions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the white miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix until smooth.
  2. Set the marinade aside to let the flavors meld.
Marinate the Mushrooms
  1. In a large bowl, add the sliced shiitake and button mushrooms.
  2. Pour the miso marinade over the mushrooms and toss until they are evenly coated.
  3. Let the mushrooms marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Cook the Mushrooms
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the marinated mushrooms along with the marinade.
  2. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and the marinade has thickened slightly.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and transfer the mushrooms to a serving dish.
  2. Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

These miso mushrooms can be served warm or at room temperature. They pair well with steamed rice or as a topping for salads.

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