Northern California is experiencing major heatwave in these past few days. The temperature exceeds 38 Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) for 3 days now, and I have no mood to stand in the kitchen. With that in mind, I will share this really quick and delicious stir fry with you, butter garlic soy sauce shimeji stir fry.

Having the “smell of a Matsutake mushroom, but the taste of a Hon Shimeji mushroom”, this Hon Shimeji mushroom is known as the Kyo Tamba Daikoku Hon Shimeji mushroom. It is grown in the Tamba region and can be purchased throughout the year. Its unique resemblance of Daikoku (God of Wealth), is the origin of how it got its name. Aka ‘Shimeji’ A choice mushroom with a sweet smell and mild sweet nutty flavour. When cooked this mushroom has a pleasant, firm, Slightly crunchy texture and a delicious slightly nutty flavour. Suitable in stir-fries as well as with wild game or seafood. Some of the individuals may experience fatigue after consuming mushrooms.

Shimeji (beech mushroom) and other ingredients for this stir-fry

Shimeji is actually not just one mushroom, but a group of edible mushrooms native to East Asia. Like most mushrooms, shimeji is rich in guanylic acid, glutamic acid, and aspartic acid, basically components that make shimeji mushrooms full of umami flavors.

Two varieties of shimeji that are commonly sold in the US are buna shimeji/brown beech/brown clamshell mushroom and bunapi shimeji/white beech/white clamshell mushroom.

If you have never tried shimeji before, you are missing out, and I think they look super cute too :) If you can get both the brown and the white varieties, I think using both varieties lends the dish a pretty color combo presentation.

To prepare shimeji, trim off the root part (like enoki if you ever tried that). Then, tear off individual mushroom stalks so they don’t all bunch up together. If you see any dirt, just wipe them off with a wet kitchen town since it’s always better not to submerge mushrooms in water.

Aside from shimeji, you will also need unsalted butter, garlic, soy sauce, salt, ground white pepper, and scallion.

5 Minutes Stir Fry

How To Cook Shimeji Mushroom

Once your prep work is done, the dish should be ready in no time.

Heat butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts, add shimeji to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.

How To Wash Shimeji Mushroom

Add garlic into the pan, mix well and cook for 30 seconds.

Add soy sauce, salt, and ground white pepper. Once the sauce is dry, turn off the heat and transfer to a serving plate.

Serve the shimeji stir fry immediately garnished with thinly sliced scallion.

Voila! You have a quick and delicious shimeji mushroom dish. If you want, you can pair this with a plate of pasta too for a quick weekday meal.

Can you eat Bunapi mushrooms raw?

Bunapi ® can be eaten in clusters or individually separated. Simply trim off the base of the cluster and they are clean and ready-to-cook. To get the most out of Hokto’s kinoko, always cook them before consuming. Our kinoko should not be served raw.

How do you cook Hokio mushrooms?

Stir occasionally or turn large mushrooms over once and cook until browned, about 20-30 minutes. Use about one tablespoon of oil for each eight ounces of mushrooms. Sautéing: Sauté about 7 ounces of mushrooms over medium to high heat with butter, olive oil or a mixture of the two.

How do you clean beech mushrooms?

If found in cluster form, simply cut off the base. Regardless of how you buy, them always clean the individual mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove dirt and debris, but never soak them in water. These mushrooms are at their best used right away but can be kept in the fridge for up to a week.

How do you cut shimeji mushrooms?

To prepare the mushrooms, cut off the base of the cluster and use your hands to separate the stems. Brush lightly or wash if necessary to remove any dirt before cooking.

How long do Bunapi mushrooms last?

Hokto mushrooms are fresh produce and are best consumed as soon as possible. A good rule of thumb is one week, unopened, in the refrigerator.

What do shimeji mushrooms taste like?

Savoury/Nutty – Shimeji mushrooms have a pleasant and fairly unobtrusive nutty flavour. They retain a firm, somewhat crunchy texture when cooked. Brown and white varieties do not differ substantially in flavour, though brown can be slightly more bitter.

Are beech mushrooms good for you?

Brown Beech mushrooms are a good source of protein and an excellent source of dietary fiber. They also contain many of the B vitamins, Potassium, Zinc and Copper.

Can you regrow store bought mushrooms?

Store bought mushroom propagation is quite easy, but you should choose fungi from organic sources. Propagating store bought mushrooms from the ends just requires a good fruiting medium, moisture and the proper growing environment.

How do you clean and prepare enoki mushrooms?

To clean your Enoki mushrooms, pick out any stems that are slimy and discolored, then run the cluster under cold water. After that, cut off the woody “stem” at the end. One of the easiest ways to cook Enoki is by making Nametake, or Enoki that have been simmered in soy sauce and mirin, a sweet rice cooking wine.

Should you wash field mushrooms?

“The Mushroom Bureau advises that all you need to do is give the mushrooms a wipe with a damp cloth or a quick rinse. It’s true that they will absorb water and the more water is absorbed the lower the flavour.

What is the healthiest mushrooms to eat?

Oyster and shiitake mushrooms have the most fiber (at 2g per serving), Lemond says, and raw maitake mushrooms and portobellos exposed to UV light are among the highest in vitamin D. White mushrooms are also sold with enhanced levels of vitamin D. Ultimately, though, any mushroom is a good choice.

Should you wash wild mushrooms?

“All wild mushrooms should be washed and it is crucial to dry them out afterwards,” says Joseph Rizza, Executive Chef of Prime & Provisions in Chicago. “Cultivated mushrooms, like buttons and portobellos can be cleaned using a dry cloth or paper towel to wipe off the excess ‘dirt’ they are grown in.

Enoki Mushroom Smell

Do shimeji mushrooms smell?

Do Shimeji Mushrooms Smell

For smell it could be hard to determine as it shows the presence of the fungus that grows the mushroom. White and crimini will have a faint smell while fresh while enoki and shimeji will be very apparent since they are conserved with the root system.

What is a Japanese mushroom called?

Mushrooms are called “kinoko” (キノコ) in Japanese.

How do you cut and cook oyster mushrooms?

Once harvested (or purchased), you’ll need to cut the mushrooms into equally sized pieces so that they’ll cook evenly. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. Spread the mushrooms out in an even layer and let them cook, undisturbed, for 3-5 minutes until they start to brown.

Shimeji Mushroom Smell