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.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large frying pan
  • Knife and chopping board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1

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

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

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

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

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.

Recipe FAQ

What mushrooms should I use?
Any kind, but shiitake, king oyster, or chestnut mushrooms have more character than white button mushrooms.

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