June 7, 2022
Fermented Shiitake - mushroom recipe
A mushroom recipe that will add even more flavour and texture to the umami-rich shiitake. Serve as a side, appetizer. This is a 12-day ferment, but you can adjust this to achieve the desired flavour.
Ingredients
- 170g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stem removed
- 8g raw sugar
- 8g salt (not iodised)
- 120ml water
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 15ml sauerkraut juice (or see our fermentation guide for tips)
- 3 sprigs of thyme or other aromatic herbs
Instructions
- Steam mushrooms or blanch (see our fermentation guide for tips). Set aside to cool.
- Add the remaining ingredients into the jar, secure the lid, and give the jar a shake to combine.
- Add the Shiitake and shake gently.
- Shake the mushrooms gently twice a day to distribute the acidity as the fermentation takes place.
- To remove any build-up of gases, ‘burp’ the jar daily by releasing the lid and then reseal.
- After 10-12 days the mushrooms should have a pleasant sourness and be flavoured with garlic and herbs.
- Refrigerate the mushrooms to retard fermentation. They will easily keep for 3-4 weeks
- Serve sliced into a ramen soup or noodle salad, or season with a little rice vinegar and mirin as a side dish for sushi or steamed fish.
Notes
Fermenting Shiitake will increase many of its already unique health properties. For more instructions see our mushroom fermentation guide.
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Amount Per Serving:
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Calories
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79.23 kcal
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat
1.24 g
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1.9%
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Saturated Fat 0.3 g
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1.5%
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Trans Fat
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Cholesterol
0.0 mg
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0
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Sodium
389.06 mg
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16.2%
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Total Carbohydrate
17.79 g
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5.9%
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Dietary Fiber 6.31 g
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25.2%
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Sugars 6.2 g
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Protein
3.12 g
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Vitamin A 20.57 µg
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Vitamin C 7.0 mg
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Calcium 217.93 mg
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Iron 13.85 mg
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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