At Gratitude Garden Farm, we believe that great meals come from great ingredients, and our Crispy & Chewy Sesame Shiitake recipe is the perfect example. Shiitake mushrooms, with their rich umami flavor and satisfying texture, are transformed into a crispy, chewy treat that’s bursting with savory goodness. Coated in sesame seeds and gently fried to perfection, these mushrooms are the ideal balance of crunch and tenderness.
Whether served as a snack, appetizer, or over rice with your meal, these Sesame Shiitakes offer a unique and delicious way to enjoy one of nature’s finest ingredients.
INGREDIENTS:
For the shiitake:
- 1 LB fresh shiitake mushrooms
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the sesame sauce:
- ¼ cup Tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch piece of ginger (minced)
- 2 teaspoons sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For garnish:
- 2 green onion , thinly sliced
- 2-3 teaspoons sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Slice shiitakes into 1/2 inch pieces. Dry fry mushrooms in pan stirring until mushroom are cooked, about 6 mins. Gently dab out the excess water from the mushrooms. Toss them in the cornstarch so they are evenly coated and shake off the excess. If you are having trouble getting the cornstarch to stick add some of the oil.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure the oil is nice and hot before adding in the mushrooms so that they fry, and not just soak up the oil. Fry the mushrooms until they are lightly golden on all sides, and no white cornstarch remains.
- In the meantime make the sauce by adding all of the ingredients to a small sauce pan. Cook the sauce for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Add in the fried shiitakes and toss to coat. Serve immediately over rice or in anyway that you desire, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.