Budget-Friendly shiitake mushrooms Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well

Cooking with shiitake mushrooms doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.

Recipes with shiitake mushrooms

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Hong Kong Style Braised Mushrooms with Fish Maw

Braised Fish Maw with Mushrooms. The sauce is thick but not greasy, coating the ingredients perfectly. The tenderness of the fish maw, the chewiness of the mushrooms, and the umami of the sauce layer upon layer, creating a rich yet harmonious flavor profile. This is a classic example of the "perfect balance" in Cantonese braised dishes. Cantonese elegance, banquet-quality, texture, soft and elastic fish maw, juicy and fragrant mushrooms, health benefits, nourishing yin and beautifying the skin, strengthening the spleen and boosting immunity, rich in collagen, Cantonese tonic.

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Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan

This is a classical Taiwanese comfort food with braised meat and rice. Silky braised pork belly and shiitake mushrooms simmered in a fragrant soy-based sauce with black vinegar, rock sugar, star anise, bay leaves, and cinnamon, then topped with crisp deep-fried scallions for a rich, savoury-sweet finish over rice.

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Cantonese-style glutinous rice with preserved meat

Winter Solstice is here! In Guangdong, there's a saying that Winter Solstice is more important than the Lunar New Year, so the rituals must be fully realized. For Winter Solstice, be sure to try this steamed glutinous rice with preserved meats! Every grain of rice is coated in the aroma of preserved meats, glistening with oil—it's incredibly tempting. The reddish-brown of the sausage and bacon, the deep brown of the shiitake mushrooms, the bright green of the scallions, and the pale yellow of the peanuts—the color combination is absolutely stunning; just looking at it makes your mouth water. The taste is divine! Steaming the ingredients together allows the rich, savory aroma of the preserved meats to permeate the very core of the rice, making every grain fragrant and flavorful. Combined with the freshness of the dried scallops and shrimp, and the aroma of the shiitake mushrooms, the layers of flavor are simply irresistible. This method is also a godsend for those who aren't good at cooking! No need to struggle with stir-frying glutinous rice; just steam it and you're done! The glutinous rice is chewy and bouncy, and the ingredients are thoroughly infused with flavor. Effortlessly master this limited-edition Cantonese Winter Solstice delicacy!

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Winter melon Steamed Patty(冬瓜蒸肉餅)

This dish is a classic delicacy that's popular throughout China. The winter melon absorbs the savory flavors of preserved mustard greens, shiitake mushrooms, and pork, giving a tender and sweet taste! The salty aroma of the preserved mustard greens, the rich freshness of the shiitake mushrooms, and the fragrant aroma of the sautéed scallions all permeate the winter melon! It's refreshing and not greasy, melting in your mouth—every bite is a delightful surprise!

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Authentic and flavorful clay pot chicken soup

The free-range chicken soup in the clay pot simmers with warm, comforting steam. The golden broth is thick, glossy, and rich, a pure, natural color from the chicken itself. The chicken pieces are stewed until tender, falling off the bone with a gentle touch. Mixed with the sweetness of red dates, the subtle umami of goji berries, and the rich flavor of shiitake mushrooms, every sip of the soup is so delicious it makes your mouth water. The original, rustic aroma spreads across your tongue, warming you to the core.

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Scallion and White Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Stir-fried chicken drumsticks with white mushrooms is a flavorful and simple home-style stir-fry. Tender chicken drumsticks are cut into small pieces and quickly stir-fried in hot oil until golden brown and fragrant. They are then stir-fried together with sliced shiitake mushrooms. The sweetness of the mushrooms and the savory aroma of the chicken blend together perfectly. The shiitake mushrooms soak up the meat juices, becoming tender yet bouncy, while the chicken is smooth and juicy. A drizzle of light soy sauce enhances the flavor, making it savory and delicious. Every bite is a perfect collision of mushroom and meat flavors, making it both appetizing and satisfying.

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Chicken and Mushroom Stew with Vermicelli (Northeastern Cuisine)

This chicken stew with mushrooms is incredibly delicious! The chicken is stir-fried to release rich fat, then slowly simmered with fragrant Northeastern mushrooms, resulting in a rich, flavorful, and fragrant broth. The sweet potato vermicelli soaks up the broth, leaving it soft, smooth, and flavorful. The best part is dipping rice in this broth; the rice grains are coated in a delicious aroma, and every bite bursts with rich flavor. It's a truly delicious accompaniment to rice!

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Braised Abalone with Mushrooms

Braised abalone with mushrooms. The abalone is tender and bouncy, and the mushrooms are soft and moist. They are all soaked in a rich and flavorful sauce. With one bite, the taste of the sea and the aroma of mushrooms burst in your mouth. Served with bright green onions and red peppers, it is both delicious and visually appealing.

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The fragrant braised pork with mushrooms and shallots

Shallots, fried mushrooms and braised pork are a "taste bomb"! The shallots are fried to create a unique aroma, the mushrooms are soaked in gravy and tender, and the braised pork is soft and tasty. The combination of the three creates a rich aroma that whets your appetite. It has a wide range of uses. It can be used as a soul topping for noodles or rice, instantly transforming the staple food; it can be sandwiched in steamed buns or sesame cakes, and it is full of salty fragrance; it can be paired with rice noodles or rice noodles to upgrade the flavor. It is a versatile and delicious artifact.