As a vegan, I am eternally grateful for shiitake mushrooms. They offer the best way to get a mouthful of umami flavor without grilling a steak. And these braised shiitake mushrooms do not disappoint. This is essentially a Chinese recipe that brings in a variety of bold flavors from ingredients like agave syrup, rice wine, and sesame oil. The more the merrier, I say. Better still, it’s a healthy recipe with only 118 calories and 6 grams of fat–try getting that from a filet mignon.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the skillet and stir to coat with the oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and golden brown.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, rice wine, agave syrup, cornstarch, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
Pour the sauce over the mushrooms in the skillet and stir to coat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the mushrooms are fully coated.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top of the mushrooms.
Serve the braised shiitake mushrooms hot, garnished with additional sliced green onions if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:Calories: 118 | Total Fat: 6g | Total Carbohydrates: 15g | Dietary Fiber: 4g | Protein: 6g