Description
These Japanese Miso Mushrooms combine earthy mushrooms with savory miso paste, garlic, and ginger to create an umami-packed side dish that elevates any meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe delivers authentic Japanese flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, or button)
- 3 tbsp miso paste (white or red)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp cloth. Slice evenly into halves or 1/2-inch slices.
- Heat sesame oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add garlic and ginger. Sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms. Stir-fry 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Whisk miso paste, soy sauce, and 2 tbsp warm water in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour sauce over mushrooms. Stir and cook 2-3 minutes until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust with extra soy sauce, miso, or chili flakes.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm as side dish or over rice/noodles.
Notes
Use white miso for milder sweetness or red miso for stronger umami. For plant-based protein, add tofu or tempeh. Always pre-mix miso with liquid before adding to pan to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: miso mushrooms, japanese side dish, easy mushroom recipe, vegan japanese recipes