Mushroom Soy Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this homemade Mushroom Soy Sauce, a rich, umami-packed condiment that adds depth and complexity to a variety of dishes. Made with rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms, low-sodium soy sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, this recipe is further infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and star anise for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. In just 30 minutes, you’ll craft a versatile sauce that pairs beautifully with stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces. Not only is this recipe easy to follow, but it also allows you to customize your seasoning while avoiding unnecessary additives found in store-bought options. Store this flavorful elixir in your fridge and enjoy an effortless way to enhance your favorite meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Dried shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 inch piece Ginger (sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 1 piece Star anise
Instructions
Rinse the dried shiitake mushrooms under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
Combine the dried mushrooms and water in a small saucepan. Let the mushrooms soak for 10 minutes to rehydrate.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the water and mushrooms to a gentle simmer.
Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sliced ginger, crushed garlic, and the star anise to the saucepan.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle, pressing gently on the mushrooms to extract all the flavor.
Discard the mushrooms and aromatics or repurpose them in other recipes if desired.
Allow the mushroom soy sauce to cool completely before sealing the jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
34 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 759 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
