If you ever wondered how to dry Shiitake mushrooms at home, you’ve come to the right place. It only takes a few minutes of actual work, and voila–you have dried shiitakes!
Dried Shiitakes are used widely in most Asian cuisines. They give the unique umami (savory) taste that fresh shiitake doesn’t. I use it in my soup, in my fish sauce substitute, and in so many other unique dishes.
Years ago, I didn’t know how to dry shiitake at home, and I had to pay a high price for it all the time. I had no idea that drying shiitake could be so simple.
I discovered this method by acidentally leaving a bag of shiitake out of the fridge and totally forgotten about it.
By the time I realized that I didn’t put the shiitake in the fridge, it was all dried. It was exactly like the dried ones I bought from the store, and I stop buying dried shiitake ever since.
The best thing about drying your own is you can do it during the mushroom season. This way you can preserve the freshest shiitake while it is cheaper. Also, drying your own there’s no need to worry about using any preservatives.
Ready to learn how to dry shiitake mushrooms at home? Let me show you how.
Things you need:
- Shiitake mushrooms
- A knife, a soft bristle brush, and a basket with a flat bottom
Instructions:
- Cut the shiitake stems.
- Brush off any dust and dirt.
- Lay them in the basket and leave it in the room to dry. You can also take it outside to dry when it’s not raining.
- Leave it alone for a few days.
- When it’s completely dried, store it in an airtight glass container It will last for a long time.
cut the stems
brush off dust & dirt
lay them on a basket
they are completely dry
store them in and airtight glass jar
Have you dried shiitake mushrooms before? Please share with me–I’d like to hear about it!
