Easy Teriyaki Mushrooms (10 Minutes)
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Easy Teriyaki Mushrooms (10 Minutes)
Description
Easy Teriyaki Mushrooms consist of shimeji mushrooms stir-fried with a classic teriyaki sauce composed of light soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a touch of sugar. The mushrooms are first cleaned and chopped at the root base, then cooked in oil or unsalted butter over medium-high heat. The sauce ingredients are added, and the mixture is simmered until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens, coating the mushrooms evenly.
The result is mushrooms with a tender yet slightly firm texture, carrying a balanced savory and subtly sweet flavor. The garnish of sliced spring onions offers freshness, while optional toasted sesame seeds or sesame oil add a mild nuttiness that complements the dish.
This dish can be served as a side or appetizer, pairing well with rice or noodles. Adjusting the type of mushroom or sugar used is possible, though the cooking times and flavor balance may vary accordingly.
If using king oyster mushrooms, slicing and scoring them before browning helps achieve an ideal texture and better sauce absorption without overcooking.
Ingredients
- 5 oz shimeji mushrooms 142g) Hon-shimeji, Bunapi-shimeji (white beech mushroom), and Buna-shimeji (brown beech mushroom) all work. (Available at Asian grocery stores.) You can also substitute with others, such as portobello mushrooms or fresh shiitake mushrooms, but the cooking time will change. See "Expert Tips" if you want to use king oyster mushrooms/ eryngii mushrooms instead
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce Please do not use dark soy sauce or sweet soy sauce instead. They're not the same thing, and the mushrooms will be much too sweet!, light
- 1 Tablespoon mirin If you're on an alcohol-free diet, substitute the sake with water and use alcohol-free Honteri Mirin (Mizkan brand.)
- 1 Tablespoon sake
- ½ Tablespoon sugar Light brown sugar, white sugar, or honey all work. Don't use dark brown sugar- we don't want the dish to taste of molasses!
- 1 Tablespoon oil Both work for this recipe but unsalted butter will give the mushrooms extra delicious flavor. (If using oil, olive oil or a neutral vegetable oil are both OK, or butter
- ½ Tablespoon spring onions Although this is a garnish, it is not optional. The sliced green onions add freshness that helps lift the savory sauce, sliced
- ½ teaspoon sesame seed If using, I suggest a drizzle of sesame oil to finish the dish too, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Cut off the root base of the mushrooms, then rinse the mushrooms. (Both the stems and caps are edible.)
- Mix soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and sake in a small bowl.
- Over medium-high heat, heat up a tablespoon of oil or butter in a large skillet. When hot, add the shimeji mushrooms and the sauce ingredients.
- Stir fry till the sugar dissolves. Lower to medium heat then simmer till the sauce is thick and savory, about 3-4 minutes. Garnish and serve. (See post above for suggestions on what to serve with these teriyaki mushrooms.)
Notes
- Use light soy sauce for the sauce; avoid dark or sweet soy sauces to prevent excessive sweetness.
- Substitute mirin with alcohol-free Honteri Mirin and use water instead of sake for an alcohol-free version.
- For king oyster mushrooms, slice and score them before cooking and add the sauce after browning to maintain texture.
- Butter adds extra flavor, but vegetable or olive oil can be used for frying.
- Toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil enhance the finishing flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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