About the Recipe
Shiitake mushrooms are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. In this recipe, we'll show you how to transform them into a crispy and chewy appetizer that's perfect for any occasion.
Texture: The shiitake mushrooms in this recipe have a crispy exterior and a chewy interior, making them a satisfying appetizer that's fun to eat. The sesame seeds add a slight crunch, while the green onions provide a bit of freshness.
Taste and Flavor: The soy sauce, apple cider, honey, and sesame oil in the sauce create a savory and slightly sweet flavor profile that perfectly complements the umami taste of the shiitake mushrooms. The garlic adds a subtle kick, while the sesame seeds and green onions bring additional layers of flavor to the dish.
Ingredients
For shiitake mushroom:
200gms shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp. cooking oil
 salt, black pepper
For sesame sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp. apple cider
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. sesame oil
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tsp. sesame seeds
2 sliced green onions
Preparation
Cover the mushrooms in boiling water, and put something on top to keep them submerged. Soak for around 40 minutes until tender. Drain the mushrooms. If you wish you can save the liquid to use as a mushroom broth. Now squeeze out the excess water from the mushrooms. Don’t mush them to death, but just lightly squeeze them and shake off the water so they are on the drier side. Slice them into nice thick slices, about ½ inch. Toss them in the cornstarch mixed with pepper so they are evenly coated and shake off the excess.
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.
While the mushrooms are cooking,start preparing the sauce in a pan beside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, apple cider, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
Take a pan and heat it at low flame and add the sauce prepared above and cook it for 2 minutes until it thickens Â
Add the fried shiitake mushroom into the sauce,salt according to taste and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the mushrooms and toss again.
Serve the crispy and chewy sesame shiitake mushrooms immediately as a delicious appetizer.
Crispy and chewy sesame shiitake mushroom recipe is a delicious and easy appetizer that's sure to impress your guests. The combination of crispy and chewy textures and savory and slightly sweet flavors creates a well-rounded dish that's perfect for any occasion.Serve immediately over rice or in anyway that you desire