Warming Shiitake Soups

Add ginger and green onion to Shiitake and Kombu broth, and you have a soup that will make you feel warm and cozy! The Japan Forest-based Products Association website, a related organization of MAFF, has an expert article on the benefits of dried Shiitake mushrooms. 1. bone growth-promoting action 2. lowering cholesterol and blood pressure 3. Inhibition of platelet aggregation 4. Antioxidant action 5. Inhibition of liver damage 6. Anti-tumor action 7. Anti-influenza action Dried shiitake mushrooms are not only delicious but also good for your health! https://www.nittokusin.jp/kinoko/contents/health/kinoko_file/shiitake/shiitake.html

Ingredients (3 persons)

  • 3 pieces Dried Shiitake
  • 15g Ginger
  • 1/2 leek Green onion
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
  • 400 ml Dashi broth + water
  • 1/2 Tbsp Light soy sauce -seasoning A
  • 1/4 tsp Salt -seasoning A
  • 1 Tbsp Sake -seasoning A

Steps

1
Rehydrate and slice dried shiitake mushrooms, and cut green onion and ginger into long thin strips.
2
Put sesame oil, ginger and green onion in a pan and saute until fragrant.
3
Add broth and Shiitake, seasoning A, and bring to a boil.

Point

Dried Shiitake mushrooms should be rehydrated in cold water to make them sweeter and tastier without any messy taste.

How to Rehydrate Dried Shiitake Mushrooms for Maximum Flavor

Quick and easy rehydration for dried Shiitake

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