Japanese Style Marinated Mushroom Salad

Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Japanese Style Marinated Mushroom Salad, a light and refreshing dish that combines the earthiness of assorted mushrooms like shiitake and enoki with the umami-rich marinade of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and mirin. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, grated ginger, and a touch of sesame oil, this salad is a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and nutty flavors. Blanched to tender perfection and infused with the marinade, the mushrooms are delicately topped with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a hint of fresh cilantro for a garnish that adds both texture and color. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal as a starter or side dish, served chilled or at room temperature. It's a must-try for fans of Japanese cuisine and healthy, plant-based dining!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Assorted mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, or button)
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
• 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Clean the mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp paper towel. Trim the stems of shiitake mushrooms and remove the root ends of enoki if using.

Step 2

Bring 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 3

Blanch the mushrooms in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they soften slightly. For shiitake mushrooms, cook a little longer if needed. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.

Step 5

Once the mushrooms are cool, gently toss them in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them sit for at least 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld. For stronger flavor, marinate longer or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Step 6

Before serving, toss the mushrooms with sliced green onions and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(935.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	305.4

Total Fat 18.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4126.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Protein 13.0g	0%

Vitamin D 21IU	0%
Calcium 143.5mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1259.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 31.0%