The health benefits of shiitake mushrooms have been known to the people of Okinawa for a very long time. They are the same folks that gave us Mr. Kesuke Miyagi, of Karate Kid fame. Wax on... wax off! These people also live longer than any other group on the planet. Shiitake mushroom are loaded with vitamin D and according to their ancient folk medicine they also are used to treat heart disease and prevent cancer. This is a recipe that uses dried shiitake mushrooms. These mushrooms may be found in local markets and in Asian food stores. They have a very deep earthy flavor.
shiitake mushroom stir fry
Shitake mushrooms dried....4oz.
Garlic fresh diced...2cloves
Rice brown organic...1 cup
Spring water...2cups+1/2cup to soak the mushroom
Sea salt1/4 teaspoon
Green onions slices thin...3 each
- Soak the mushrooms in the 1/2 cup of hot water for 30 minutes.
- Remove the stems from the caps, the are too tough to eat.
- Pour the soaking water and the other 2 cups of water in a small pot along with the rice,salt soaked mushrooms and garlic.
- Bring to a boil and turn down to a slow simmer, place lid on pot and cook until all of the water has been absorbed.
- This will take 20 to 30 minutes to cook. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with stir fried veggies and a splash of good soy sauce.
