Best Marinated Shiitake Mushrooms Recipes

Marinated Shiitake Mushrooms image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sliced garlic
1 tablespoon sliced fresh ginger root
3/4 pound baby shiitake mushroom caps, not more than 1 1/2 inches in diameter, wiped clean and stems removed
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sambal olek (Thai chile paste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Sesame Vinagrette

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger root, and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are just seared and still dry. Deglaze the pan with the vinegar and reduce over medium-high heat until almost no liquid remains. Stir in the sambal olek and salt and remove from the heat. Add the vinaigrette and tir to mix. Set aside and allow to marinate for at least 6 hours. The mushrooms can be kept covered in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.

SOY-MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS image

Categories Chicken Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
2 teaspoons hot sauce
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 large scallions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon walnut or hazelnut oil

Steps:

1. In a baking dish, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and hot sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup of water. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning a few times. 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring the chicken to room temperature. Discard half of the marinade. Bake the chicken for 40 minutes, basting a few times. 3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet. Add the shiitake, salt and pepper; cook over moderately high heat for 4 minutes. Add the scallions and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and walnut oil and serve with the chicken.