Description
These Soy Butter Braised Mushrooms are a deliciously savory dish featuring cremini and shiitake mushrooms in a rich soy butter sauce. Quick to prepare, they make a perfect side or topping for rice and noodles, bursting with umami flavor and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of fresh mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- 3 tablespoons of soy butter (or regular butter)
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms by wiping them down with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Avoid rinsing them under water.
- Slice the mushrooms into even pieces, quartering larger mushrooms if necessary for uniform sizes.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a large skillet, melt the soy butter over medium heat. If using regular butter, ensure its melted but not browned.
- Pour in the soy sauce mixture and stir to combine. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the sauce.
- Pour in the vegetable broth (or water) to create a braising liquid.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, keeping in mind the saltiness of the soy sauce.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mushrooms braise for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 15 minutes, remove the lid and let the mushrooms cook for an additional 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.
- Once the mushrooms are cooked and the sauce has thickened, remove the skillet from heat.
- Drizzle the sesame oil over the mushrooms and stir gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the mushrooms to a serving dish, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve warm as a side dish, over rice or noodles, or as a topping for grilled meats.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the dish by adding more brown sugar or soy sauce according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with a variety of proteins and can be served as a vegetarian main course or a side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes