For more instructions about fermenting mushrooms, see our mushroom fermentation guide.
Persons
2
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
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.
Nutrition Facts
Fermented Shiitake
Serves: 2 People
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 79.23 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 1.24 g | 1.5% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 389.06 mg | 16.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.79 g | 5.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6.31 g | 24% | |
| Sugars 6.2 g | ||
| Protein 3.12 g | ||
| Vitamin A 20.57 µg | Vitamin C 7.0 mg | |
| Calcium 217.93 mg | Iron 13.85 mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Mycobio
June 7, 2022
