The Correct Way To Cook Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Without The Unfavourable Bitter Taste [ Part 1 ]

[@woozbee]

have been preparing my shiitake mushrooms wrong since last september! so glad i saw this. better learning late than never :)

[@1228cooking]

Yes good motto. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@Truthorfib]

Isnt the bitter taste the medicinal properties of the mushroom though? So basically this is a way to eliminate the medicinal value just to make it taste good

[@elizabethsabo8211]

Thanks I will try this . I just bought dried shiitake mushrooms for the first time.

[@1228cooking]

Yes just try! Thank you for watching.❤️

[@PHILLYMEDIC69]

2:02 Japanese chef, 'Made with Lau' suggested soaking the dried shiitake mushrooms for 10 min maximum with warm water as the mushrooms will lose flavour if soaked for too long.

[@1228cooking]

If you are skeptical you can try both ways and you can come to a conclusion and decide for yourself.

[@amirhussain4558]

​@@1228cookingyes .

[@helenh9210]

Thank you yes it is the best way to cooking the mushrooms ❤❤❤❤

[@1228cooking]

My pleasure! Yes it was. Tq for watching 🥰❤️

[@karshi1290]

Can I substiture cornstarch as cornflour?

[@1228cooking]

Cornstarch n cornflour is the same

[@PaulinasKitchenCanbyVioletta]

I've cooked shitaki mushrooms with my vegetables stirfry but the Mushrooms are mostly kind of rubber when I chewed it. I soaked them overnight, sliced them thinly and add it to my stirfry. How long is the best to cook shitaki Mushroom to a soft texture after dehydrating? I love the flavor but it seems to be tricky when cooking this kind of Mushroom. Thanks for answering question. 🙂 😊

[@1228cooking]

I was wondering what type of shiitake mushrooms did you buy. You can get the ones like in my video. You have to braised for at least 2 hours. Please watch the video till the end.

[@michalbra2611]

wow its look amazing, so well done! Thank you! gonna use it for sure!

[@1228cooking]

Thank you and thanks for watching🥰🫰

[@SU-II]

This is called Braised Mushroom is it? tq for sharing

[@1228cooking]

Yes

[@nengpichongsingsit6235]

Thank you 👍

[@1228cooking]

You are welcome 🥰❤️

[@akiix3585]

hi, thanks for the info. how about fresh shiitake , do i still need to do this same process?

[@1228cooking]

No this process is for dried shiitake mushrooms only. Fresh shiitake just rinse and then cook.

[@nicoletan445]

Thanks so much!

[@1228cooking]

Welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@christinatan7439]

Does it make any difference with the type n price of dried shiitake mushroom?

[@1228cooking]

Of course there are differences in shiitake mushrooms n prices as well. The best n premium are the white flower shiitake mushrooms. Some common ones are thicker n some are thinner. You can google if you need more info.

[@nicodemuspapadopoulos4708]

Thank you for the recipe! I will use this into the future.

[@1228cooking]

My pleasure ! Thank you for watching. 🥰🫰

[@fy4955]

I am having it now, i find this video hw to process it, first time i wanna cook this mashroom, thanks ❤

[@1228cooking]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching. Enjoy, must be delicious.

[@skyhigh450]

You soaked mushroom initially for 20 mins. Was it in room temperature water or warm water?

[@1228cooking]

Yes room temperature water

[@skyhigh450]

@@1228cooking thanks

[@niki-mars955]

can i substitute bicarbonate of soda for the corn flour to wash it??

[@1228cooking]

No! But use any flour will do.

[@niki-mars955]

ok, thank you so much. @@1228cooking

[@Jtsh706]

This method for all types of dry mushroom? What abt tea flower mushrooms?

[@1228cooking]

I supposed tea flower is almost the same as shiitake mushroom so this method is applicable for thick mushrooms.

[@Jtsh706]

@@1228cooking thks

[@barbaraczernicki8473]

Thank You ❤

[@1228cooking]

My pleasure ! Thank you and Thanks for watching.

[@gac0810]

Can I also use the mushroom for pasta? I have dried shiitake mushrooms and I am planning to go on what you did in your mushrooms but hesitant if it can also be used for pasta.. Thanks in advance

[@1228cooking]

Of course you can use for pasta. It will be very delicious. You can slice into pieces for pasta.

[@orchid192]

Thanks for the info now I can cook...

[@1228cooking]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@BladeReader]

You soak them twice , what temperature of water ? Hot ?

[@1228cooking]

Normal water not hot water

[@BladeReader]

@@1228cooking thank you

[@vivien2020]

So glad I saw yr video. I luv mushroom but always hv that bitter taste. Tqvvm.

[@1228cooking]

My pleasure 😊

[@СофіяТітаренко-е9п]

Why did you cut the stalks? Did you put them in trash can later or you can cook them too?

[@1228cooking]

The mushroom stalks can be use to boil traditional chinese soup in place of mushrooms.

[@martin_luci]

I tried cooking shiitake once and it tasted very weirdly. By any chance is that the bitter taste you were referring?

[@1228cooking]

I think so. Dried shiitake also cannot be kept for too too long.

[@gujunnfxfev]

Stalk also edible

[@1228cooking]

Yes! The Chinese used stalks to make vegetarian burgers

[@aii235gi]

How to know the dried shittake still good to use? I just bought it online but it looks old 😂 i am afraid to cook it 😂,

[@1228cooking]

Just soak them, if they are in a nice round shape n smell good then ok to cook.

[@barbaraczernicki8473]

So good

[@1228cooking]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@rayjack]

what bitter taste?

[@1228cooking]

Dried mushrooms will sometimes have a bitter aftertaste when eaten.

[@yvonitamendoza6957]

Measurement of oyster sauce please thanks

[@1228cooking]

You can add 2-3 tbsp oyster sauce….depending on your taste buds ( some oyster sauce are more salty than others )

[@graceabounds394]

Can i replace the corn flour with tapioca flour?

[@1228cooking]

Yes any flour can used to wash

[@angelyntan145]

Can I freeze the mushroom for future use? By when hv to finish it.. Tks

[@1228cooking]

Yes I freeze them as I can’t finish. Can keep up to one month. Sometimes I take one or two , sliced and stir fry with vegetables 🥕 🥬🥦🫑

[@blindpeer]

@@1228cooking Just to clarify, can I freeze mushrooms after the braising process?

[@1228cooking]

Yes thats what i do. I will portion them in containers let them cooled before freeze. Saves a lot of time. If i want to braise chicken i will take one portion defrost n Add to chicken. Its so convenient.

[@lifewithmissa8985]

Can I just simply boil the mushrooms without adding any sugar,salt or oyster sauce?

[@1228cooking]

Yes by all means

[@domitillamezzanotte1598]

this is my first time cooking these marshroom and I've seen other videos where they soaked them in boiling water and then they squeezed while draining them i was wondering do you use cold water instead? and you don't squeezed them, may i ask why? It's because of the recipe?

[@1228cooking]

Yes I used cold water to soak and I did squeeze dry before use. Please watch video till the end. Full written recipe n method in the video’s description box

[@carolynscott9007]

I read I could soak them up to 24 hrs, but they smell very strange, was that too long?

[@1228cooking]

No you cannot soak them for too long. If you you are not cooking them that day, they need to go into the refrigerator.

[@coldbrew974]

Mushroom water is the best base for sauce.

[@1228cooking]

Yes...thank you for watching 🥰🫰

[@aliff-vs8mf]

Where does mushroom water comes from? Didn't you drained it earlier?

[@1228cooking]

Please watch the video till the end.

[@janellesauxe8704]

I have a question, is it safe to eat dehydrated shiitake? My brother tasted two of them yesterday and seems fine today I just tasted two also, hopefully I’ll be fine too. 😅😂 I got mine from a place that sells spices, not labeled. My only concern there is whether I should wash them or not.

[@1228cooking]

Yes of course you need to wash n soak with water. Please watch the video again.

[@janellesauxe8704]

@ Thank you for your answer! I was worried for buying them in bulk without a label. I’ll surely rewatch your video. 😁

[@berryblanca]

Can I use potato starch instead of corn?

[@1228cooking]

Yes you can

[@Pauline_cheong]

can i add sea cucumber?

[@1228cooking]

Yes ready to cook with anything you like….canned abalone, fish maw, chicken, sea cucumber or whatever. Can sliced and stirfry with pork or vegetables.

[@Pauline_cheong]

@@1228cooking ok... good... thanks alot chef

[@paulrusin3344]

@@1228cooking isnt abalone illegal?

[@1228cooking]

No it is not but shark fin is illegal.

[@jasmineamorgan]

When you say corn flour, you mean cornstarch, right?

[@1228cooking]

Yes

[@harrynorman1682]

How long are the mushrooms sauteed? If it's just until they're coated then will that be just a couple of minutes? Also, how long can dried shiitake be kept? I haven't done well with similar recipes although I know that the results can be exquisite. I proved that with my two successes. I'm beginning to think that my using old shiitakes might have been the problem.

[@1228cooking]

Yes saute just a couple of minutes. Dried shiitake mushrooms can be kept for a few months. Depends on how new or old When you bought them. Best to buy When you need them. Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@kgpierce1231]

That's quite the process for just 1 component...

[@1228cooking]

Haha…not really. Some good Chinese foods need long process and are more complicated.

[@christinayuen1595]

n mushrooms be cooked ahead and kept in refrigerator for future use?

[@matisslee6358]

It a bit neche for European audience due to corn starch is nonexistent. Does it work with potato starch?

[@1228cooking]

Yes it works with all purpose flour too

[@Micko350]

More like "HOW TO WASTE 200 LITRES OF WATER!"

[@brandonlasvegas]

🙏

[@1228cooking]

Tq 🥰🫰

[@paulrusin3344]

What does the coating snd rinsing do prior to cooking? If you font do this will they make you sick?

[@1228cooking]

Get rid of dirt and other contaminants. If you dont do this you still have to soak in water with a few changes of water to be ready to cook. No it wont make you sick.

[@Nippelzieher]

For everyone struggling with smelly and funky dried shiitake even after this washing process: Roast them in the oven at highest setting for about 20 minutes and remove every shiitake which is still soft/slimy/spongy. Prepare them as desired afterwards, they'll taste much more intense + without funky aromas.

[@1228cooking]

I think if you have smelly and funky shiitake aromas, you shouldnt eat them and should be discarded.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Water wastage These mushrooms surely ain't clean Needed such thorough cleaning

[@1228cooking]

Yes you are right. Thank you for watching🫰

[@lisrijkschroeff8675]

I need to cook once in hot water and let it for one night.

[@wendyholzinger7266]

Will be good with baby boy too

[@seescafedeu]

U made me nervous watching all the wasting water

[@dyworking]

I think this is a good way however, the corn starch is an unnecessary step and a waste of corn starch lol. The major key is after soaking and cleaning they have to be covered and braised in seasoned water for at least 1 hour until water level is reduced.