Quick Weeknights · Japanese
Miso-Glazed Shiitake Steaks
Meaty, umami-rich shiitake mushrooms roasted with a savory-sweet miso glaze for a satisfying, plant-forward main.
Why This Works
The pairing of fermented miso with the natural glutamates found in shiitake mushrooms creates an intense, savory depth that rivals animal proteins in flavor density.
The Upgrade
Sprinkle with toasted black sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions for a pop of color and texture.
Chef's Secret
Michelin TechniqueUsing sake in the miso marinade helps tenderize the fibrous mushroom caps while adding a subtle floral sweetness to the glaze.
Ingredients
Total time including resting: 30 min
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove stems from the shiitake and wipe caps clean with a damp cloth.
In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, sake, sugar, and toasted sesame oil until smooth.
Brush the glaze generously onto both sides of the mushroom caps.
Arrange mushrooms gill-side up on the baking sheet.
Roast for 15 to 18 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
Serve immediately over a bed of steamed short-grain rice.
Wine Pairing
Pinot Noir
Red Wine
The BottleAu Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
The savory umami of miso-glazed mushrooms demands a wine with forest-floor aromatics. This Pinot offers enough earthiness and acidity to bridge the gap between mushroom and glaze.
Make It a Complete Meal
Sides the kitchen recommends alongside this dish.
Side Dish
Garlic Ginger Bok Choy
Quickly stir-fried greens add a vibrant texture and fiber to balance the rich, meaty mushrooms.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat oil in a wok or heavy skillet over high heat.
Sear bok choy, cut-side down, until charred, about 2 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger; toss until fragrant.
Deglaze with Shaoxing wine and cover for 60 seconds to steam.
Remove lid, season with salt, and toss with sesame oil.
Serve immediately while vibrant.
Side Dish
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Simple white rice serves as a neutral canvas for the intense miso-glaze sauce.
Ingredients
Directions
Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; drain thoroughly.
Combine rice, water, and salt in a small heavy-bottomed pot.
Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to the lowest setting.
Cover tightly and simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Fluff gently with a fork before serving.
Member Reviews
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Delicious! Doubling it next time because leftovers went fast.
This Miso-Glazed Shiitake Steaks came out incredible. The chef's secret tip is worth the price of admission.