Okjubu's Shiitake Mushroom Salad

A budget-friendly side dish that highlights the texture of grilled shiitake mushrooms, tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang dressing

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want a wallet-friendly side dish with a chewy texture rivaling meat, using inexpensive ingredients
  • People who prefer bold, spicy-sweet, and clean-tasting salads

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • shiitake mushrooms 2 pieces
  • green onions a little
  • gochujang 1 tablespoon
  • sugar 1 tablespoon
  • red pepper powder 2 tablespoons
  • minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce 1 tablespoon
  • hulled sesame seeds 1 tablespoon
  • vegetable oil a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and lightly grill sliced shiitake mushrooms on both sides, then transfer to a wide bowl to cool.
  2. Chop green onions finely and set aside.
  3. Once cooled, trim the ends of the shiitake mushrooms slightly with scissors, then tear them into thin strands along their grain.
  4. In a bowl, combine gochujang 1 tablespoon, sugar 1 tablespoon, red pepper powder 2 tablespoons, minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon, sesame oil 1 tablespoon, soy sauce 1 tablespoon, and hulled sesame seeds 1 tablespoon to make the dressing.
  5. Add the prepared mushrooms and green onions to the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
  1. Grill shiitake mushrooms in a pan, cool completely, then tear into strands.
  2. Mix gochujang, red pepper powder, soy sauce, and other seasonings to create a spicy-sweet dressing.
  3. Toss mushrooms with the dressing and green onions to finish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Allow the mushrooms to cool completely before tearing to minimize moisture and enhance chewiness.
  • Make small snips at the stem ends with scissors to help separate the mushrooms into smooth, even strands.
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