Soy-Glazed Shiitake Mushrooms

Name: Soy-Glazed Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 cups dried shiitake mushrooms (about 3 ounces); ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar; ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Tender shiitake mushrooms simmered in a savory-sweet soy sauce glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and black pepper. A delicious Japanese-inspired side dish that's both umami-rich and versatile.

4 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 cups dried shiitake mushrooms (about 3 ounces)
•⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
•1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar
•½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
•1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1.
Bring 3 cups dried shiitake mushrooms (about 3 ounces), 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover pan; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are softened and all liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
15 min
2.
Let mushrooms cool slightly, then thinly slice. Transfer to a small bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
10 min