Kim Dae-seok's Shiitake Pickled Mushrooms

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Using fresh ginger raw may result in bitterness, but roasting it in a pan removes the bitterness and leaves behind a rich, sophisticated aroma.
• Adding 1/3 cup (70ml) of soju to the brine enhances the overall flavor profile of the pickled dish.
• To preserve the chewy, springy texture of the mushrooms, pour the brine while it's still hot—this seals in moisture and prevents the surface from softening.
• Do not discard the leftover brine after eating all the mushrooms. Re-boil it and reuse as a pickling solution for onions, chilies, or perilla leaf pickles.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to quickly prepare a hearty week-long side dish on a low budget.
• ⭐People who enjoy mushrooms with a firm, bouncy, chewy texture comparable to meat.
• ⭐Beginners looking for a foolproof, golden-ratio pickling recipe that minimizes failure with just accurate measurements.