Modu Recipes

Kim Do-yoon's Dried Shiitake Stew

A side dish made by gently simmering dried shiitake mushrooms in a savory sauce enriched with soy sauce and jinjoo, resulting in deep umami flavor and a tender texture.

🙋 Recommended for

  • ⭐ Those seeking a clean, plant-based side dish that can be enjoyed over time
  • ⭐ People looking for an elegant mushroom topping to elevate the flavor of steamed rice or bibimbap

Ingredients needed 🛒4 servings

  • generous amount of dried shiitake mushrooms
  • water 900ml
  • soy sauce 13g
  • mirin a little
  • jinjoo a little
  • salt a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. Remove any debris from the dried shiitake mushrooms and slice them evenly to a consistent thickness.
  2. In a pot, combine 900ml of water and 13g of soy sauce. Mix in a small amount of mirin and jinjoo to make the stew sauce.
  3. Add the prepared dried shiitake mushrooms to the stew sauce and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavor to penetrate deeply into the mushrooms.
  5. Taste at the end and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed.
  1. Slice the dried shiitake mushrooms evenly.
  2. Combine water, soy sauce, mirin, and jinjoo in a pot to make the stew sauce.
  3. Add the mushrooms and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until the flavor is fully absorbed.
  4. Adjust seasoning with a touch of salt if necessary and finish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Adding jinjoo to the stew sauce helps evaporate alcohol while reducing mushroom odor and enhancing umami flavor.
  • Avoid slicing the dried shiitake too thin, as it may lose its desirable texture during cooking; maintaining slight thickness is ideal even when using as a rice topping.
  • After cooking, let the dried shiitake mushrooms cool completely before refrigerating—they pair wonderfully with steamed rice, bibimbap, or noodle dishes.

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