Soy-Glazed Shiitake Mushrooms
Tender shiitake mushrooms simmered in a savory-sweet soy sauce glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and black pepper. A delicious Japanese-inspired side dish that's both umami-rich and versatile.
4 servings
25 min
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Ingredients
- •3 cups dried shiitake mushrooms (about 3 ounces)
- •⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- •1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar
- •½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- •1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring 3 cups dried shiitake mushrooms (about 3 ounces), 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover pan; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are softened and all liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
15 min
- 2.
Let mushrooms cool slightly, then thinly slice. Transfer to a small bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
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