Tag Archives: shiitake

Stewed Hijiki

By Azusa | Published: January 13, 2011

I’ve decided to be a pescatarian for a month, just to see if it will make me feel any different. I’m not a huge meat eater, but I consume it out of habit, without thinking. This month, I want to be deliberate about what I put into my body and part of this is making [...]

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Kinoko Gohan

By Azusa | Published: January 5, 2011

Savory rice with mushrooms and just a hint of ginger. My mom made this when we visited over the holidays and it reminded me how much I love this dish. There are 3 types of mushrooms used here: shimeji, shiitake, and eringi. First, the mushrooms are cooked in dashi and strained. Then, you take this [...]

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Challenge #1: Inari Zushi

By Azusa | Published: September 19, 2010

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Shiitake and Bacon Alfredo

By Azusa | Published: August 27, 2009

If you’re watching your weight, don’t bother. Mimicking an alfredo sauce, the robust flavor in this recipe comes from bacon (Mmm, bacon…) and the richness of shiitake. There’s no butter or parmesan cheese, but I assure you the taste (or fat content) isn’t compromised. The concentrated flavor of dried shiitake holds up well with the [...]

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