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    Home » Lunch and Dinner

    Sticky Sesame Shiitake Mushrooms

    Published: Sep 25, 2021 · Modified: Oct 12, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms

    Mushrooms are a controversial food. You either love them or hate them. Personally I love them, they are one of my favorite things to eat. Especially shiitake mushrooms, yum. These sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms are perfect for a mushroom lover and can probably convert over a mushroom hater!

    These sticky shiitake sesame mushrooms are made in one pan with limited ingredients.  It is one of those meals that is so simple that it is surprising how flavorful it is. The mushrooms are cooked in sesame oil and then coated in a sauce with sesame oil so that flavor really shines through.

    Mushrooms are actually a complete protein which is rare for a plant protein. If you want to pump up the protein in this meal top it with hemp seeds or sesame seeds. Quinoa is also a good high protein side. Broccoli is a great fresh side that pairs so well with the sesame flavor.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • It is vegan, gluten free, healthy and plant based
    • If you don't like tofu, this is a great vegan recipe without any
    • The sticky sauce is full of flavor
    • This recipe is perfect for a mushroom lover and will convert over any mushroom hater
    sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms

    Ingredients

    • garlic
    • shiitake mushrooms
    • sesame oil
    • soy sauce
    • culinary vinegar
    • tomato paste
    • maple syrup
    • ginger
    • arrowroot or cornstarch

    Instructions

    mushrooms in skillet

    Add mushrooms and garlic to a pan and cook for 5 minutes.

    sticky sauce in bowl

    Mix together sauce.

    mushrooms in pan with sauce

    Cook together mushrooms with sauce.

    sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms

    Serve mushrooms with your favorite toppings and sides.

    FAQ

    Can I make this without the starch?

    No, the starch makes the sauce sticky.

    Substitutions

    • shiitake mushrooms - can be subbed with baby bella mushrooms
    • rice vinegar - can be subbed with apple cider vinegar

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    These mushrooms go great with my crispy tofu recipe.

    If you make these sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms, please leave me a rating and review on this blog post. This is the best way to support me!

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    sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms

    sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms

    These sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms are a perfect healthy meal idea.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 13 minutes mins
    Servings 2
    Calories 374 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Mushrooms

    • 4 cloves minced garlic
    • 4 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms about 18-20 mushrooms
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • pinch salt/pepper

    Sauce

    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • ½ tablespoon maple syrup
    • pinch red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch

    Optional sides

    • cooked rice or quinoa

    Optional toppings

    • 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds
    • 1-2 tablespoons cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • Heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic, spices and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
    • While mushrooms are cooking, make your sauce. Mix together sauce ingredients until fully combined
    • Pour sauce over mushrooms and fully combine sauce with mushrooms. Cook for 5-8 minutes until mushrooms are cooked through.
    • Serve mushrooms with sides and toppings of choice. I went with rice, sesame seeds and cilantro.

    Notes

    This recipe can be eaten on its own, but I recommend serving it with quinoa to bump up the protein. Another option is to serve this as a side to tofu.
    The starch is absolutely necessary to thicken up the sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1790mgPotassium: 1668mgFiber: 13gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 4mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Nina

      November 23, 2022 at 1:44 am

      This recipe is perfect for when you are craving asian food but don’t wanna eat out. It is definetely one of our favorites with my sister!

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    2. Wanda

      November 22, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      This recipe is to die for. The sesame sauce with the mushrooms is yum.

      Reply

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