5 from 4 votes
Simmered Shiitake Mushrooms
My easy Simmered Shiitake Mushrooms (Fukumeni) are cooked and soaked in a seasoned broth to absorb the delicious savory-sweet flavors. Bursting with umami, it's a simple make-ahead side dish or sushi roll filling that tastes even better the next day.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories:
78 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 6 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup dashi use standard Awase Dashi, Dashi Packet, Dashi Powder, or Vegan Dashi, Japanese soup stock
- 1 Tbsp sake (or use water)
- 1 Tbsp mirin (or substitute 1 Tbsp sake or water + 1 tsp sugar for every 1 Tbsp mirin)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
Cup of Yum
To Prepare the Mushrooms
- To rehydrate the shiitake, add 6 dried shiitake mushrooms and about 1 cup water to a bowl and let them soak for 30 minutes. Place a smaller bowl on top to keep the mushrooms submerged.
- When the shiitake are soft and tender, remove them from the soaking liquid and gently squeeze them out. Cut off and discard the stems. Then, cut the mushroom caps into very thin slices and squeeze out any remaining liquid.
To Cook
- Place the sliced shiitake in a saucepan. Add 1 cup dashi (Japanese soup stock), 1 Tbsp sake, and 1 Tbsp mirin.
- Add 1 Tbsp soy sauce and 1 Tbsp sugar and mix it all together.
- Cook over medium-low heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces and is almost gone, about 20 minutes. Leave enough broth to just cover the mushrooms. Remove from the heat and let the mushrooms cool completely in the simmering broth to absorb more flavor.
To Serve and Store
- It's now ready to serve at room temperature, warm, or chilled. To chill, transfer the mushrooms and broth to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 4–5 days. The flavor will improve the longer the mushrooms soak in the seasoned broth. You can also freeze it for up to 1 month. When you're ready to serve, defrost it in the refrigerator overnight. To serve it warm, bring it to a simmer in the saucepan.
Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Sodium
489mg
(20%)
Potassium
102mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.