Caramelized Shiitake Mushrooms in Umami Sauce on Brioche
This recipe for shiitake mushrooms in a sweetened, umami-rich soy sauce combines Asian flavors with a Danish street food twist. The mushrooms will be juicy and flavorful, perfect for serving in a fresh brioche bowl with assorted crispy vegetables and a creamy dressing - SO delicious!
Procedure:
- Prepare the sauce:
- Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and set aside. If you use the water from the soaked dried mushrooms, you can substitute the 250 ml of water, omitting the broth cube for a deeper flavor.
- Fry garlic and mushrooms:
- Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and fry for about 1 minute, until soft and starting to smell. Be careful it doesn't burn.
- Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pan and stir well so that they become covered in garlic and oil. Sauté the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes until they begin to take on a slightly browned color.
- Add the sauce and simmer:
- Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and bring it all to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and juicy. Make sure the sauce is allowed to reduce a little to intensify the flavor.
- Thickening the sauce:
- Add the cornstarch mixture and stir well. Simmer another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and sticks to a spatula.
- Grate the buns and prepare for serving:
- While the mushrooms are simmering, toast the brioche buns (or potato buns) in the oven or on a dry pan (you can optionally choose a bit of butter, but don't need to) until lightly crispy on the outside.
- Assemble the dish:
- Place a handful of fresh arugula or crispy lettuce on the bottom of each bun. Spread the juicy shiitake mushrooms in the sauce on top. Top with pickled red onions, a spoonful of toasted sesame seeds and a sprinkle of fresh chives or spring onions for an extra pique. Place the top of the bun on and serve, lovely!
Type: If you want to make this recipe even more Danish street food-ish, you can add crunchy elements like pickles or fresh root fruit chips. And if you want to cut down on calories, you can opt for wholemeal bread and reduce the amount of oil.
Type: If you want a little side dish, you can make homemade french fries drizzled in truffle oil and turned in parmesan, it gives a nice contrast to the umami mushrooms.
