Shiitake Portobello Chowder Recipes

HEARTY SHIITAKE MUSHROOM AND MISO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot over medium heat add the scallion white parts, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Cook for 1 minute and add 8 cups water. Rinse the kombu and add it to the pot along with the bonito flakes. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes - do not let it boil. Remove the kombu and set it aside. Add the dried mushrooms and miso to the pot and let it simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are hydrated and tender. Add the bok choy and simmer until it is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the tofu and cook for another 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the reserved green parts of scallions.

SHIITAKE PORTOBELLO CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combein all ingredients except wine, salt, pepper and cheese in slow cooker.
• Cook on high 4-5 hours.
• Stir in wine; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Top each bowl with cheese.

SHIITAKE MUSHROOM AND SWEET ONION BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. When melted, add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, sea salt, and pepper, to taste. Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooled onion mixture and ground beef with sea salt and pepper to taste. To adjust seasonings, form a small test patty, cook, and taste. Adjust if necessary. Form the meat mixture into 6 patties.
• Place the patties on the heated grill and cook, turning once, until desired doneness, about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.

ROASTED SHITAKE, PORTOBELLO, AND CRIMINI MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F. Combine mushrooms, rosemary, and garlic in large bowl. Mix in oil. Spread mushrooms in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast mushrooms until brown, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to bowl and serve.

SAUTEED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Put the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When it is hot, add the mushrooms, then some salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the garlic or shallot and turn the heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to brown and become crisp at the edges. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, garnish with the parsley if you like, and serve hot or at room temperature.

SHIITAKE AND BABY BELLA MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in shallot and cook for 30 seconds, then add shiitake and cremini mushrooms, and cook until they begin to brown. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and Arborio until rice is well coated in oil; reduce heat to medium, and cook until the shallot and mushrooms have turned golden brown.
• Pour in white wine, and simmer until evaporated, stirring constantly. Season with thyme, celery salt, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; pour in 1/3 of the hot vegetable stock, and cook until evaporated, stirring constantly, about 7 minutes.
• Pour in another third of the vegetable stock, and continue to stir until evaporated. Repeat once more with the remaining third of stock. Stir constantly until the rice is tender and creamy. Add hot water if needed to continue cooking until the rice has softened.
• Stir in butter, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley before serving.

POTATO CORN AND CANADIAN BACON CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except milk, cornstarch, salt and pepper in slow cooker; cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, adding 1 1/2 cups milk during last 30 minutes.
• Discard bay leaf. Process half the soup in food processor or blender until smooth; return to slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high for 10 mintues; stir in combined 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch, stirring 2-3 mintues. Season to taste with salt and pepper.