Pickled Shiitake with Ginger
4 servings
30 minutes
Pickled shiitake with ginger is a true embodiment of Japanese mastery in creating harmonious flavors. Their rich, deep aroma combines with subtle notes of soy sauce, sherry vinegar, and spicy ginger, creating a layered gastronomic delight. This recipe has roots in traditional Japanese cuisine, where pickling is used to preserve ingredients and enhance their flavors. Shiitake mushrooms, known for their meaty textures and woody undertones, perfectly absorb the complex aromas of the marinade.
1
Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and pour in 5 cups of boiling water. Press lightly and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain and transfer the mushrooms to a bowl, leaving 2 cups of the mushroom liquid.
- Dried Shiitake Mushrooms: 4 glasss
- Soy sauce: 1 glass
2
In a pot, mix mushrooms, leftover liquid, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and peeled ginger pieces. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
- Dried Shiitake Mushrooms: 4 glasss
- Soy sauce: 1 glass
- Sherry vinegar: 1 glass
- Sugar: 0.8 glass
- Ginger root: 2 pieces
3
Pack into jars, seal tightly, and leave in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.