Shiitake is currently produced in industrial scale, using the adaptability of the fungus to artificial conditions of soil and light. Fresh shiitake is usually grown on special farms in Russia. But dried mushrooms are sold in portioned packages that are brought from China or Japan. There are even technologies for growing shiitake in country conditions.
Dried shiitake should be soaked in water before cooking: it is important that the degree of drying and the size of the mushrooms can vary, so the soaking time can be up to several hours. Determining the readiness of shiitake for cooking is simple: if the mushroom is soft, but elastic, and easily cut with a knife, then it can be cooked.
Fresh raw shiitake has a characteristic smell wood and a peculiar, slightly sour taste. The smell of shiitake may differ depending on the technology of its cultivation, if the smell is very strong, it can be removed by soaking the mushrooms in several waters and cooking with spices. Dried mushrooms have a stronger smell that subsides when cooked. In cooking, mushroom caps are more often used, since the legs are harsh. If you want to cook the legs, chop them smaller and put them in a saucepan for 10 minutes before you start cooking the hats.
Shiitake is a miracle mushroom!
Beneficial features Shiitake have been known since ancient times. The mushroom has been widely used in Chinese medicine since the 14th century. And the first mention of this product dates back to 199 BC. e. Due to its universal medicinal properties, it has earned the title of "king of mushrooms" in China and Japan. Shiitake is used in folk medicine, and as part of various medicines aimed at the treatment of infectious, cardiovascular diseases, malignant neoplasms and many others.Substance responsible for universal medicinal properties shiitake is lentinan(polysaccharide, which today is included in almost all drugs used to treat malignant tumors).
Price dried mushrooms shiitake - 273 rubles per 150 grams (on average in Moscow as of June 2017), the price of fresh shiitake is 1800 rubles / 1 kilogram.
The use of shiitake has contraindications. In allergy sufferers, shiitake mushroom can cause allergies in the form of skin rashes. You can not use shiitake and preparations based on it for people with kidney disease, impaired salt metabolism, patients with bronchial asthma, pregnant women and children under the age of twelve.
Shiitake mushroom belongs to the category of delicacies. It grows on trees with the exotic name Castanopsis long-pointed. Shiitake is considered to be native to Southeast Asia. According to numerous sources, dishes from this mushroom were constantly present on the tables of Chinese emperors, who wanted to prolong their youth and protect themselves from various diseases. No wonder in Asian countries shiitake is called the "elixir of life." Shiitake mushroom, recipes and properties of this gift of nature have long interested people, so at the end of the last century they learned to cultivate it in America and Western Europe. Moreover, he gained immense popularity not only in cooking, but also in medicine.
Beneficial features
Even in ancient times, it was noticed that the shiitake mushroom has a healing effect on the human body. Decoctions and potions based on shiitake helped people with hypertension, colds, heart disease, beriberi, sexual disorders, and most importantly, they slowed down the aging of the body.
This unique mushroom contains 18 amino acids, and in an ideal proportion for humans, as well as most of the vital vitamins. It is worth highlighting the presence of vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), B12 (cyanocobalamin), A (retinol), PP (niacin), D ( calciferol). The biologically active substance emitanin included in shiitake strengthens the immune system, and the polysaccharide lentinan has an antitumor effect - it destroys cancer cells. The fungus also has pronounced antibacterial and antiviral properties. All this makes shiitake a real symbol of oriental longevity.
Shiitake mushroom has a soft texture, pleasant taste and aroma, but so far this oriental guest is still underestimated by the Russian consumer. However, today it can be purchased in supermarkets in fresh and dried form. Shiitake is fried, boiled, pickled, used in a wide variety of recipes.
Beef goulash with shiitake mushrooms
Ingredients:
- Fresh shiitake mushrooms - 300 grams;
- Lean beef - 300 grams;
- Sweet pepper - 1 pc.;
- Onions - 2 heads;
- Tomatoes - 3 pcs.;
- Flour - 1 tablespoon;
- Vegetable oil: 3 - 4 tablespoons;
- Salt, pepper, bay leaf - to taste.
Cooking: onion chop finely, cut the pepper into strips, tomatoes into slices, and meat into large pieces(approx. Walnut). Mushrooms are not washed, only wiped with a damp cloth. The shiitake stems are torn along the fibers, which allows them to preserve their unique natural flavor, the caps are cut into four parts.
Onions are sautéed on vegetable oil, add pieces of beef, fry for 5 minutes, sprinkle with flour and leave on fire for another minute, stirring constantly. Spread peppers, tomatoes on top of the meat, add hot water and simmer over low heat.
In another pan, fry in shiitake oil. Mushrooms will be ready when moisture is completely evaporated from them. Add mushrooms to the meat, put the cooked spices (you can pour in a couple of tablespoons of sour cream), simmer until tender. The dish is served with mashed potatoes sprinkled with herbs.
Fried shiitake
For lovers of fried mushrooms, the recipe for making shiitake is very simple. For frying, it is better to use hats, which should be cut into thin slices. Chop the garlic, fry it in olive oil until soft. Then add the mushrooms to the garlic and fry for 5 minutes. Season the mushrooms with black pepper, salt, sprinkle with lemon juice. Finely chop the parsley, sprinkle the mushrooms with it, mix everything and remove the dish from the heat. Fried shiitake is served with rice. It is used as a garnish.
Shiitake soup with barley
This dish is cooked as usual. mushroom soup. We bring to your attention mushroom soup with pearl barley. Rice can be used instead of pearl barley, homemade noodles or vermicelli. Barley is boiled separately - until tender. The soup is prepared as follows - chopped mushrooms, potatoes, onions and carrots are placed in boiling water - all the ingredients at the same time, and as soon as the vegetables are ready, then the mushrooms are ready. Before the very end of cooking, boiled barley, salt, pepper to taste are added to the soup. Before the soup is removed from the heat, a small piece is added butter(30-50 g) and greens. Then you need to let the soup boil for 1 minute.
Such is the shiitake mushroom, the recipes and properties of which will make it possible to feel the atmosphere and all the charm of oriental cuisine, to appreciate its unique therapeutic effect.
In the cultures of ancient China and Japan, shiitake mushrooms were considered a real "elixir of life." And it's not just a myth. For those who have not yet tried shiitake mushrooms, their medicinal properties and benefits will be a good reason to culinary experiments. The low-calorie product fits perfectly into the menu of many weight loss diets (you can buy it on Avito, olx (Moscow, Astana, etc.). Chinese mushrooms shiitake reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, promote the production of enzymes by the liver and improve digestion (no analogues). If you use an antibiotic during treatment, then, together with mushrooms, the effect will be even better. Allergy is treated with shiitake mushroom (analogue is Evalar "Shiitake" products created on the basis of this mushroom. Place of sale: any pharmacy, for example, "Azbuka herbs"). Don't believe? And you try to cook these amazing mushrooms according to the recipes that we have prepared for you.
Fried shiitake mushrooms - step by step instructions
If you are new to the kitchen, then start with a recipe for fried mushrooms. This is the easiest way that does not require additional culinary knowledge or the addition of exotic ingredients. You just need to buy fresh shiitake and figure out what side dish you will serve the fried dish with.
On a note! Traditionally mushroom salads and gravies are served with rice or rice (egg) noodles.
Required Ingredients:
- shiitake mushrooms - 1 kg
- vegetable oil - 150 ml
Step-by-step instruction
Stewed shiitake mushrooms in sour cream - step by step instructions
Cooking shiitake mushrooms in a pan is very simple. The recipe is no different from mushrooms or oyster mushrooms stewed in sour cream, and the dish turns out to be incredibly juicy and fragrant. delicious mushrooms shiitake with onions and garlic can be served in a bowl as an appetizer or with bread, as in the photo.
Required Ingredients:
- shiitake mushrooms - 500 gr.
- onion - 1 pc.
- sour cream - 1 tbsp. l.
- garlic - 5 cloves
- greenery
- salt and pepper
- vegetable oil
Step-by-step instruction
- Rinse the mushrooms. For this recipe, small mushrooms are better suited, which can be cut into small pieces in full height. Prepare thin sliced mushrooms.
- Pour the shiitake pieces into a frying pan with hot oil and fry.
- After 5 minutes, add finely chopped onion. Simmer for 15 minutes with the lid closed. Make sure that the mushrooms do not burn, it is better to add a little water in time.
- Add sour cream, grated garlic, salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for another 5-10 minutes.
On a note! It is very important to add garlic at the end of cooking, then it will best reveal its taste, and the aroma will remain.
- Shiitake stewed in sour cream are served warm. If you want to cook mushrooms with gravy, then add more sour cream and water during cooking.
Warm salad with shiitake mushrooms and broccolini - step by step instructions
Bright, exotic and very healthy salad Shiitake mushrooms can be easily prepared by following the tips in this recipe. Soy sauce adds spice to the mushrooms, and sesame seeds add a fragrant flavor to the dish. Unlike most dishes Japanese cuisine, this salad is not spicy, suitable for diet food and contains many nutritional enzymes and vitamins.
Required Ingredients:
- dried mushrooms shiitake - 100 gr.
- broccolini branches - 4-5 pcs.
- sweet red pepper - 1/4 pc.
- soy sauce- 2 tbsp. l.
- olive oil- 1 tsp
- green onion feathers (or leeks)
- sesame
Step-by-step instruction
- Soak dried shiitake mushrooms for 45 minutes in warm salted water.
- Cook broccolini like you would broccoli cabbage: dip in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until the vegetable turns bright green.
- Cut a quarter of sweet pepper and green onion into small cubes.
- Mix mushrooms, broccolini, peppers and onions. Dress the salad with a mixture of soy sauce and olive oil.
- sprinkle warm salad from shiitake sesame seeds. You can pre-dry the grains in a dry frying pan for a richer flavor.
Shiitake mushrooms are an oriental novelty that hit the domestic market not so long ago and managed to win the hearts of many housewives. Unusual taste, an eccentric name, an unusual shade and great benefit- after reading our article, you will learn a lot more about these mushrooms.
What are shiitake
This edible mushrooms, growing on trees and giving off a strong woody aroma. Their round hats are decorated with numerous cracks and thickenings, and the color varies from light brown to dark chestnut. It is thanks to the latter that shiitake is called the “black mushroom”.
ABOUT healing properties these mushrooms are legendary. If in ancient times a dish of shiitake was used to treat ailments and prolong life, then a modern person can saturate his body with a number of useful elements:
- B vitamins;
- Phosphorus;
- Potassium;
- Iron;
- Cellulose;
- Protein;
- 18 amino acids.
But modern chefs appreciate shiitake for a pleasant combination of spiciness and bitterness, as well as for low calorie. 100 grams of a dish made from these mushrooms contains only 35 calories.
Important! In some people, shiitake can cause a severe allergic reaction, so you need to be very careful about introducing them into the diet. Daily rate for an adult is 20 grams for dried mushrooms and 200 grams for fresh ones.
In cooking, there are many ways to prepare shiitake. Dishes created according to our recipes will not leave you indifferent.
Black mushrooms with shrimps
The preparation of this delicacy does not require strict proportions, so you can change the amount at your discretion:
- Green beans 100 grams;
- Shrimp 150 grams;
- Soy sauce - 5 tablespoons;
- Chinese noodles fast food 1 package.;
- Shiitake - 400 grams;
- Vegetable oil - for frying;
- Garlic 3 cloves.
Learning to cook:
- Boil the shrimp for three to four minutes, drain the water and set them aside.
- Cut the shiitake into strips and fry in vegetable oil.
- Gradually add beans, chopped garlic, boiled shrimp and soy sauce - fry for another 2 minutes.
- Prepare a side dish of Chinese noodles.
- Serve both dishes to the table.
Salmon and mushroom soup
This recipe is completely easy to make. You will need:
- Salmon fillet or other red fish - 300 grams;
- Mushrooms - 4 pieces;
- Ginger root (grated) - 1 tbsp. l.;
- Dashi broth (sold ready-made) - 1 liter;
- Miso paste - 3 tbsp. l.;
- Lemon juice - 2 tsp;
- Soy sauce - 4 tablespoons;
- Chili pepper - to taste;
- Rice noodles - 200 g;
- Algae for sushi.
Learning to cook:
- Anger the fish with lemon juice and leave to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- At the end of this period, rub the fillet with grated ginger and bake in the oven (about a quarter of an hour). Do you like to cook fish in a pan? Please, just fried foods are higher in calories.
- Brush cooked salmon with soy sauce.
- Bring the broth to a boil, dip the chopped seaweed and shiitake into it.
- Put the saucepan on low heat, let the liquid boil and add the miso paste.
- After 5 minutes, remove the container from the stove and let the broth brew.
- Boil the noodles separately and drain the water from it.
- Serve the soup as follows: put noodles on the bottom of the plate, fish slices on top, fill everything with broth and garnish with chopped chili pepper.
Marinated shiitake
For this dish you need a whole set of different products:
- Mushrooms - 0.5 kg;
- Salt - 2 tbsp. l.;
- Carnation - 7 pcs.;
- Bay leaf - 1 pc.;
- Mustard seeds - 2 tbsp. l.;
- Dill - 5 umbrellas;
- White wine vinegar - 4 tbsp. l.
Learning to cook:
- Unscrew the mushroom legs and wash the caps thoroughly.
- Pour them 2 liters cold water and boil for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the marinade separately - combine a liter of boiled water with dill, cloves, salt, bay leaf, vinegar and mustard.
- Place the mushrooms in the boiling marinade for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer them to sterilized 1.5 l jars, fill with the remaining marinade and roll up.
Black mushroom chips
Believe it or not, shiitake can be used to make healthy chips.
- Large fresh mushrooms- 10 pieces;
- Salt, spices - to taste;
- Vegetable oil - for deep fat;
- Flour - 3 tablespoons;
- Eggs - 3 pieces.
Learning to cook:
- Cut the washed mushrooms into not too thin plates.
- Salt and sprinkle with spices.
- Make batter from flour and eggs.
- Dip each plate in this batter and deep-fry until golden brown.
- Dry the hot chips on a clean paper towel.
Shiitake with peanuts
To prepare this dish you need:
- Fresh or dried mushrooms - 250 grams;
- Butter - 50 grams;
- Peanuts - 100 grams;
- Garlic - 1 clove;
- Parsley, thyme, pepper, salt - to taste.
Learning to cook:
- Roast the peanuts in the microwave until golden, peel them off.
- Cut the shiitake into thin slices, mix them with chopped garlic and fry in butter.
- Season with salt, pepper, herbs, reduce heat and leave the mixture for two minutes.
Serve alone or pair with rice.
Pilaf with shiitake
Do you like to cook plov? Why not diversify it with delicious mushrooms?
- Shiitake - 12 pieces;
- Carrot - 3 pieces;
- Vegetable oil - 3 tbsp. l.;
- Onion - 1 piece;
- Round-grain rice - 2 cups;
- Salt - to taste;
- Spices (turmeric, barberry, marjoram, sage, coriander, cumin, savory) - to taste.
Learning to cook:
- Pour the mushrooms with hot water and leave for about three to four hours.
- Pour the water into a heavy bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cut the onion into half rings, carrots into thin sticks, mushrooms into slices.
- Drop the mixture into boiling water.
- Add spices and salt, mix and cook under a lid over high heat.
- After about three minutes, reduce the heat to the maximum and simmer the pilaf for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the dish cool down for a bit.
Salad with mushrooms
Dishes with black mushrooms can be very different. Here is another good recipe.
Salad Ingredients:
- Mushrooms - 200 g;
- Almonds - 50 g;
- Radishes - 100 g;
- Mix salad - 200 g;
- Olive oil - 2 tsp;
- Green onion - 2 feathers;
- Carrot - 100 g;
- Sesame - 2 tsp
Filling Ingredients:
- Rice vinegar - 6 tbsp. l.;
- Soy sauce - 2 tbsp. l.;
- Rice wine - 0.5 cups;
- Shallot - 1 pc.;
- Pepper - to taste;
- Lemon juice - 2 tbsp. l.;
- Ginger root (grated) - 1 tsp;
- Olive oil - 2 tbsp. l.;
- Chili sauce - 2 tsp;
- Salt - to taste.
Learning to cook:
- Boil the rice wine for 7 minutes and let it cool down.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, grated ginger, oil, lemon juice, shallots and chili.
- Grill or pan-fry the shiitake with olive oil.
- Mix in a salad bowl chopped green onions, mix lettuce, carrots, crushed almonds and radishes, cut into thin slices.
- Pour dressing over the dish, garnish with sesame seeds and mushrooms.
Do you have many other interesting recipes with shiitake mushrooms in your cookbook? We are looking forward to your suggestions!
To make black mushroom dishes really tasty, remember a few useful tips:
- Use only mushroom caps, the stems of shiitake mushrooms are hard and tasteless;
- Pay attention to the size of the mushrooms - the smaller, the more tender, the larger, the tastier;
- In India and China, fresh shiitake predominates, but don't try to find those here. Feel free to buy dried mushrooms, they have a stronger smell, and taste is not inferior to raw ones;
- Shiitake comes in many varieties. Donko are most valued - winter mushrooms, small and very fleshy.
- Be sure to fill the mushrooms with warm water and set aside for two to three hours, or even better - all night. In case of an acute shortage of time, sprinkle the mushrooms with sugar and dip them in hot water for at least 45 minutes;
- At the end of the soak, do not forget to squeeze out excess liquid and dry the mushrooms with a towel;
- You can strain the water in which the black mushroom lay through gauze and use it to cook soup or stew vegetables;
- What dishes can be prepared from these mushrooms? The same as from the usual champignons, chanterelles or honey mushrooms. Shiitake can be fried, stewed, pickled, dried and boiled. Black fungus is versatile, not only does it not overwhelm the taste of other products, but also emphasizes it even more. Feel free to add them to soup, stew, salad, pies, dumplings, french fries and scrambled eggs. You can even steam and grill them!
Prepare shiitake not only for the holidays, but every day. Please yourself and your family with a very tasty and unusually healthy dish.
Grill shiitake mushrooms over medium heat without a lid.
How to fry shiitake
Products
Shiitake fresh - 500 grams
Vegetable oil (or olive) - 2 tablespoons
Salt, pepper - to taste
How to fry shiitake
Thoroughly clean 500 grams of shiitake from forest debris, cut off mushroom caps, pour over with boiling water. Cut the caps into small pieces.
Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into a preheated pan, put mushrooms, you do not need to cover the pan with a lid. Fry the shiitake for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula, until all the juice has evaporated.
How to fry shiitake with garlic and lemon juice
Shiitake ingredients
Shiitake fresh - 500 grams
Garlic - 1 clove
Vegetable (or olive) oil - 2 tablespoons
half a lemon
Dried parsley - 1 tablespoon
Salt, pepper - to taste
How to cook shiitake
Peel a pound of shiitake, separate the caps and legs with a knife. Pour boiling water over the caps, then cut into small pieces. Peel and chop the garlic clove. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into a bowl.
Heat a frying pan, pour 2 tablespoons of oil, add garlic and fry over medium heat for 30 seconds. Then put finely chopped shiitake into the pan, fry for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. 1 minute before readiness, salt, pepper, add a tablespoon of dried parsley and lemon juice. Mix everything and remove from heat.
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How to choose the right fresh shiitake
1. You should buy whole mushrooms without mechanical damage, a little plump.
2. Mushrooms must be free of moisture or mold.
3. The edges of the mushroom cap should be bent down.
4. The hat should be velvety, dark brown in color, up to 6 centimeters in diameter.
5. The most delicious - mushrooms with a pattern of cracks on the hat.
Serve fried shiitake with chicken, fish, vegetables, rice, pasta or as an independent dish.
Shelf life fried shiitake - 2 days in the refrigerator.
calories fried shiitake - 39 kcal / 100 grams
Beneficial features shiitake are due to:
- reduced risk of developing viral diseases (vitamins A, C, zinc).
- strengthening immunity (vitamin E, manganese, calcium, copper).
- normalization of metabolism (vitamin groups B, sodium, potassium)
- removal of toxins, salts of heavy metals from the body (vitamin D, B3, B6, iron) 5. improves the functioning of the nervous system (vitamin PP)
- increased skin elasticity (coenzyme Q10)
