Sake Marinated Japanese Mushrooms

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 13

Sake Marinated Japanese Mushrooms recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

1h 15min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2/3 2/3 cup rice wine or 2/3 cup dry sherry
	2 tablespoons soy sauce
	2 teaspoons sugar
	1 tablespoon Chinese white rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 lb button mushroom
	2 tablespoons scallions , finely chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

0.5g

Sake Marinated Japanese Mushrooms are a classic Japanese dish that can be served as an appetizer or side dish for any meal. The mushrooms are marinated in a sauce made from rice wine, soy sauce, and a few other seasonings, adding a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish. Served cold, these mushrooms make a refreshing and nutritious snack that is perfect for warm weather or as a light accompaniment to a heavier meal.

Instructions

1.	In a small saucepan, combine the rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2.	Remove from heat and let cool.
3.	Clean the mushrooms with a damp towel, trimming any tough stems.
4.	Add the mushrooms and scallions to the cooled marinade and stir to coat well.
5.	Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight before serving the mushrooms as a cold appetizer or side dish.

PROS

Sake Marinated Japanese Mushrooms are easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients.

They are a healthy and low-calorie appetizer or side dish that is perfect for vegans and vegetarians.

CONS

The mushrooms need time to marinate and absorb the flavors of the marinade, so some advance preparation is required.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are a good source of fiber and essential nutrients like vitamin D and potassium.
They are also low in calories and fat and contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that boost health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.