Shiitake Mushroom Stir-fry with Garlic and dried Herbs

Shiitake mushroom is widely available in South East Asia and it is one of the top five cultivated edible mushrooms. Its technical name is Lentinula Edodes and it is available in both dried and fresh formats across the grocery shops.

This recipe is fairly easy and can be customized per the availability of ingredients. You will be ensured of rich flavor and aroma with the use of herbs and shiitake mushroom.

This is a great meal option for Diabetics, new and expecting mothers and those suffering from inflammatory disorders.

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Shiitake Mushroom Stir-fry with Garlic and dried Herbs

Herbed Shiitake mushroom is a quick, delicious, and super healthy side for your meals. It is chewy, smooth, and carries aroma of garlic and herbs. Rich source of proteins, Iron, antioxidnats, and B Vitamins.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Diabetic, Hindu, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Keyword: shiitake

Servings: 5 people

Author: Nidhi Bansal

Cost: $10

Equipment

• Pan or Skillet

Ingredients

• 250 g Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 1½ tbsp Dried Herbs | Herbs de Provence Replace dried herbs with ½ cup of Fresh Basil OR Chives OR Parsley OR Green Onion
• 2 tbsp Cooking Oil Pure and Unrefined Oils of your choice. We used Sesame oil.
• 1½ tsp Black Pepper Optional
• 1 tsp Vinegar We used rice vinegar – (optional)
• 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce (Naturally Brewed) Replace it with 1 tsp Rock Salt

Instructions

• Wash and chop the shiitake mushroom to ½ inch pieces.
  
• Coarsely chop fresh herbs (in case you are using them)
• Finely chop the garlic.
• Heat an iron skillet or a deep pan and add cooking oil.
• Add garlic and stir till it turns golden brown.
• Add the mushrooms, stir on high heat for 3-4 mins till they soften and start to release water.
• Now add soy sauce, vinegar, and herbs. Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for another 3-4 mins.
• Close the heat. Check that mushrooms have softened upto the texture you would like. Keep covered.
• Serve with steamed rice or bread. Enjoy!
  

Notes

Size of the mushroom makes a difference. If you cut bigger, taste and texture will be slightly different. Try both ways and see which one you like more.

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