Best 3 Hoshi Shiitake Dashi Recipes

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Hoshi shiitake dashi is a delicious and versatile Japanese broth made from dried shiitake mushrooms. It has a rich, umami flavor and a beautiful golden color. Hoshi shiitake dashi can be used as a base for soups, stews, and sauces, or it can be sipped on its own as a refreshing and healthy drink. Making hoshi shiitake dashi is a simple process, but it does require some time. The mushrooms need to be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes, and then they need to be simmered in water for about an hour. Once the dashi is finished, it can be strained and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHIITAKE DASHI



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Vegetarian dashi. It is a nice broth in its own right but is also a base for countless soups. So simple, so good.

Provided by rsarahl

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 1/2 cups water
4 slices kombu seaweed, 4 inches long
5 dried shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (optional)
1 pinch sea salt (optional)
1 green onion, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Place kombu in pot of water and slowly bring to a simmer over medium high heat, but do not boil; about 10 minutes on the stove.
  • Remove the kombu just before the pot boils and add the dried mushrooms.
  • Boil for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and let the pot sit, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the mushrooms and store the dashi for use in another recipe, or prepare it as a simple soup by adding the soy sauce, salt to taste and sliced green onion.

HOSHI-SHIITAKE DASHI



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This is a Japanese soup stock. This is one of the many ways to make Dashi soup. The mushrooms can be used for different recipes after used in this recipe. This soup stock is good for recipes like Nikujaga (Japanese meat and potatoes).

Provided by Hinata

Categories     Broth and Stocks

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 cups water
4 dried shiitake mushrooms

Steps:

  • Combine the water and mushrooms in a saucepan; let stand 10 minutes. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and let stand another 20 minutes. Strain through a mesh strainer before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

HOSHI-SHIITAKE DASHI



Hoshi-Shiitake Dashi image

This is a Japanese soup stock. This is one of the many ways to make Dashi soup. The mushrooms can be used for different recipes after used in this recipe. This soup stock is good for recipes like Nikujaga (Japanese meat and potatoes).

Provided by Hinata

Categories     Broth and Stocks

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 cups water
4 dried shiitake mushrooms

Steps:

  • Combine the water and mushrooms in a saucepan; let stand 10 minutes. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and let stand another 20 minutes. Strain through a mesh strainer before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Use dried shiitake mushrooms: Dried shiitake mushrooms have a more intense flavor than fresh mushrooms and they rehydrate quickly in hot water.
  • Toast the shiitake mushrooms before using: Toasting the shiitake mushrooms before adding them to the dashi will bring out their flavor even more.
  • Use a good quality kombu: Kombu is a type of kelp that is used to add umami to dashi. Look for kombu that is dark green in color and has a slightly slimy texture.
  • Don't boil the dashi: Boiling the dashi will make it bitter. Instead, bring the water to a simmer and then remove it from the heat.
  • Let the dashi cool before using: Dashi is best used when it is cool. This will allow the flavors to develop and mellow.

Conclusion:

Hoshi shiitake dashi is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add umami and depth of flavor to soups, stews, and sauces. It can also be used as a base for ramen and other Japanese dishes. With its rich flavor and umami, hoshi shiitake dashi is a great way to add depth and complexity to your cooking.

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