Donko Shiitake Tempura

Enjoy the Umami taste of Shiitake to its fullest!! Tempura is crispy outside and juicy inside! Deep fry for a short time only so that the Shiitake doesn't dry out. Recipe provided by: Hattori Nutrition College

Japanese

Basic

Simple

Appetizers

Ingredients (4 servings)

10–12 pieces dried Shiitake
4 Okras (or as many as you like)
1/2 cup Dashi broth
1 Tbsp Shiitake rehydrating liquid
1 Tbsp mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
1 & 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 cup ●tempura flour
1/2 cup ●Shiitake rehydrating liquid
Oil for frying, as necessary
Lemon (garnish), as necessary

Steps

Rehydrate the Shiitake and cut off the stems.

Make the Tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce). Pour Mirin into a pot and bring to a boil before adding soy sauce.

Then, add 1 Tbsp of Shiitake rehydrating liquid and Dashi broth, bring to a boil, and set it aside to cool.

Mix ● in a bowl.

Squeeze out the water from the Shiitake, coat with 4., and deep fry.

Serve on a plate with Tentsuyu, salt, and lemon wedges on the side.

Point

Rehydrating dried Shiitake with cold water gets rid of bad odors and brings out more sweetness and flavor.