Best Shiitake And Lotus Seed Stuffing Recipes

Oyster Stuffing with Shiitake Mushrooms and Leeks image

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound sliced firm white sandwich bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 large celery stalks with leaves, chopped
3 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 3 cups)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage leaves
2 8-ounce jars shucked oysters, drained, 1/2 cup juices reserved, oysters cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup Turkey Stock or canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Place bread on baking sheet. Bake until beginning to dry, about 12 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover bread and store at room temperature.)
Butter 11x7x2-inch baking dish. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until mushroom liquid evaporates and mushrooms are beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. In same pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add leeks; cook until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes longer. Add sautéed vegetables, parsley and dried herbs to mushrooms; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
Add bread cubes and oysters to vegetables in bowl; stir to combine. Mix in reserved 1/2 cup oyster juices and Turkey Stock. Season with salt and pepper. Use 9 cups stuffing for turkey. Transfer remaining stuffing to prepared baking dish; cover with foil and chill until ready to bake. Bake stuffing, covered, at 325°F, until heated through, about 45 minutes.

Shiitake And Lotus Seed Stuffing image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup dried lotus seeds
1/2 cup dried sliced shiitake mushrooms
3 1/2 cups ground chicken (breast and thigh)
Giblets from turkey or chicken, chopped
1 cup chopped shallots
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
1 cup dried sweet rice flakes, preferably green
3 teaspoons mushroom powder
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Place lotus seeds in medium bowl with water to cover. Soak 2 hours.
Drain seeds, and transfer to saucepan. Cover with water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until seeds are slightly firmer than cooked chickpeas, about 1 hour. Drain well, and allow to cool. Split seeds in half, discarding any bitter green shoots in centers. Set aside.
Cover mushrooms with hot water, and allow to soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
In large mixing bowl, combine lotus seeds, mushrooms, chicken, giblets, shallots, onion, water chestnuts, rice flakes and mushroom powder. Mix well with wooden spoon. Season with fish sauce and black pepper to taste.