MISO-GLAZED MAITAKE MUSHROOM BURGERS

Miso-Glazed Maitake Mushroom Burgers image

Provided by Linda Shiue, MD

Yield Makes 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 9

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound maitake mushrooms, cleaned and divided into 4 clusters, or oyster mushrooms
6 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon miso thinned with 2 tablespoons water
4 soft burger buns, ideally potato or brioche
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
2 cups arugula

Steps:

Melt butter in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat, then add mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and slightly crisped. Press down with a spatula to maximize browning.Add scallions to pan and cook for a minute, until wilted and slightly charred. Add salt and some black pepper to taste.Pour miso mixture over mushrooms, and turn over until evenly coated and absorbed.Toast buns, then assemble burger: First, place bottom half of each bun on a plate. Sprinkle each with ¼ cup of grated Swiss cheese. Place hot mushrooms and scallions on top of cheese layer. Top with sliced red onion and arugula.