- What mushrooms should I use?
- Any kind, but shiitake, king oyster, or chestnut mushrooms have more character than white button mushrooms.
Tamari mushrooms
This dish is a celebration of the earthy flavour of mushrooms, deepened by Tamari sauce. Tamari is a type of soy sauce that is (usually) gluten-free and has a richer, less salty flavour profile as it contains less wheat or is made purely from soybeans. The heat of ginger and acidity of lime complete the flavour palette, turning mushrooms from a simple side into a true gourmet dish.
Ingredients
400
g
Mixed mushrooms (shiitake, chestnut)
3
tbsp
Tamari sauce
2
cloves
Garlic
1
cm
Fresh ginger
2
tbsp
Vegetable oil
1
tsp
Toasted sesame seeds
1
stalk
Spring onion
1
bunch
Fresh coriander
1
tbsp
Lime juice
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Equipment Needed
- Large frying pan
- Knife and chopping board
Allergen Information
Soya
Sesame
Instructions
1
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Clean the mushrooms (preferably wipe rather than wash, or rinse quickly) and cut into thick slices.
Tip: Mushrooms are like sponges: if you soak them, they absorb water and steam instead of browning.
2
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Heat the oil in the pan until smoking, then throw in the mushrooms. Don't salt at the start! Fry until golden brown.
Tip: If you salt at the beginning, the mushrooms release liquid. Browning gives the delicious meaty taste.
3
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When the mushrooms are browned, add the chopped garlic and grated ginger. Fry for half a minute.
Tip: Only add garlic at the end as it burns quickly and becomes bitter.
4
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Pour over the Tamari sauce and toss until the sauce coats the mushrooms and thickens slightly.
Tip: In the hot pan, the sauce caramelises, forming a glazed coating.
5
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Remove from heat, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with sesame seeds, coriander, and sliced spring onions.
Tip: The acid (lime) refreshes the heavy, salty flavours.
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Ingredients
- 400 g Mixed mushrooms (shiitake, chestnut)
- 3 tbsp Tamari sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cm Fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 stalk Spring onion
- 1 bunch Fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp Lime juice