How to Prepare Shiitake Mushrooms: 7 Steps (with Pictures) (2024)

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   Wash your mushrooms thoroughly but gently.^[1]

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   Remove any tough spots on the stems, or the entire stem, when preparing shiitake mushrooms.^[2]

   • If the stems are tender, you don't have to cut them away. They can be used along with the caps of the mushrooms for added flavor.^[3]

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   Dry your shiitake mushrooms by blotting them with paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.

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   Cut your sh*take mushrooms as desired using a sharp kitchen knife or a mandoline slicer.

   • Depending on the recipe and the method you decide to use in shiitake mushroom preparation, you can slice them, chop them into pieces, or even use them whole. Slices go well for side dishes, while smaller pieces are best in soups, stuffings or sauces.
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   Gather other ingredients you might need for preparing your shiitake mushrooms, including butter, oil and herbs and spices.

   • Use woody herbs such as rosemary and sage to infuse mushrooms with flavor.
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   Select the desired method of cooking your shiitake mushrooms.^[4]

   • You can grill them by brushing them with olive oil and putting them on the grill for about 5 to 10 minutes. Sauté them with butter, salt and pepper for 4 to 5 minutes in a hot skillet.^[5] Try roasting them sliced or whole in the oven for about 15 minutes after basting them with oil. It's a good idea to sautée them with a bit of diced onions and garlic cloves.
   • If you plan to prepare shiitake mushrooms by using them in a recipe such as stuffed mushroom caps, mushroom stuffing, or mushroom gravy, closely follow the recipe of your choice.
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   Serve your prepared shiitake mushrooms.

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• Dried shiitake needs to be soaked for several hours, not just 30 mins, and whole dried mushrooms are a lot more tender than dried sliced mushrooms.

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• Try a variety of ways to cook sh*take mushrooms, including grilling, roasting and microwaving. Also, try using them in a variety of recipes that call for mushrooms. Their rich flavor will enhance mushroom recipes.

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• When cooking shiitake mushrooms, use salt, pepper, herbs and spices as desired. The rich flavor of these mushrooms is also great with no added seasonings.

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• Avoid purchasing shiitake mushrooms that have discoloration or blotchy brown spots as they may not be fresh. Also avoid those that have a slimy texture.

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• Do not soak fresh shiitake mushrooms. They are porous, and exposing them to water too long will cause them to become soggy.

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• Shiitake mushrooms
• Paper towel or kitchen towel
• Knife
• Desired herbs and spices
• Salt and pepper
• Butter or oil

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Updated: December 10, 2022

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Categories: Mushrooms

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