Shiitake Fritters with Enoki Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Name: Shiitake Fritters with Enoki Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 0.5-oz. pkg. dried shiitake mushrooms (7 mushrooms), divided; 1 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu, drained on paper towels; 1 small carrot, grated ( 1/2 cup); 5 green onions, finely chopped ( 1/2 cup), divided; 3 Tbs. panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger; 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 2 Tbs. mirin (rice wine); 1 7-oz. pkg. enoki mushrooms, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup); 1 tsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 0.5-oz. pkg. dried shiitake mushrooms (7 mushrooms), divided
1 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu, drained on paper towels
1 small carrot, grated ( 1/2 cup)
5 green onions, finely chopped ( 1/2 cup), divided
3 Tbs. panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbs. mirin (rice wine)
1 7-oz. pkg. enoki mushrooms, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 tsp. cornstarch

1
Place shiitake mushrooms in bowl and cover with 1 cup boiling water.
2
Let stand 30 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 350F.
4
Line baking sheet with foil, and coat with cooking spray.
5
To make Fritters: Drain shiitakes, and reserve liquid.
6
Slice, and set 3 aside for sauce.
7
Mash remaining shiitakes, tofu, carrot, &frac13; cup green onions, breadcrumbs, egg, and ginger with hands until tofu is well blended and no large chunks remain.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Shape shiitake mixture into 16 mounds with ice cream scoop, and place on prepared baking sheet.
10
Flatten, and spray with cooking spray.
11
Bake 15 minutes.
12
Flip fritters, and bake 15 minutes more, or until crisp and golden brown.
13
To make Mushroom Sauce: Bring 1/4 cup reserved soaking liquid, soy sauce, mirin, and reserved shiitakes to a boil in saucepan over medium-high heat.
14
Add enoki mushrooms, and simmer 2 minutes.
15
Whisk together cornstarch and 1 tsp.
16
water in bowl.
17
Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce, and cook 1 minute more.
18
Drizzle sauce over fritters, and sprinkle with remaining green onions.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 0.5-oz. pkg. dried shiitake mushrooms (7 mushrooms), divided, 1 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu, drained on paper towels, 1 small carrot, grated ( 1/2 cup), 5 green onions, finely chopped ( 1/2 cup), divided, and more.

Yes, Shiitake Fritters with Enoki Mushroom Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shiitake Fritters with Enoki Mushroom Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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