Crunch, Savor, Repeat: The Game-Changing Maitake Mushroom Tempura That Will Hook You with Seaweed and Cheese
Maitake Mushrooms: A Delicious Autumn Treat
Maitake mushrooms are one of the most representative mushrooms of autumn. They can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, but a novel recipe for maitake tempura has been introduced by Yukiguni Maitake Co., Ltd., a company known for producing and selling mushrooms. This dish can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a snack with alcohol.
Maitake Mushrooms and Cheese Wrapped in Seaweed and Deep-Fried
Maitake mushrooms are great when deep-fried, but when wrapped in nori seaweed with cheese they’re incredibly tasty. The combination of seaweed and cheese is a perfect match, and adding white dashi to the batter enhances the flavor.
Ingredients (for 2 people)
- 1 pack of Maitake mushrooms (Yukiguni Maitake Kiwami)
- 2 slices of cheese
- 2 sheets of roasted seaweed
- Cake flour (as needed)
- Salad oil (as needed)
- 1 tablespoon potato starch
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon white dashi
How to Make
- Cut the sliced cheese and roasted seaweed in half.
- Tear the maitake mushrooms into 4 equal parts by hand.
- Place sliced cheese and maitake mushrooms on the roasted seaweed, then roll it up from the front to back, seal the seam with a toothpick, and sprinkle with flour.
- Mix the batter with the ingredients and coat it evenly.
- Pour salad oil into a frying pan to a height of about 1.5 cm and heat to 160 degrees. Deep fry for about 2 minutes, then turn it over and deep fry for another 2 minutes or so until crispy.
- Place on a deep frying tray and leave for about 5 minutes, then remove the toothpicks and serve on a plate.
This recipe has caused a stir, garnering 15,000 likes. Replies included, ”This is a new discovery! I’ll try it,” “I’m drooling! It would go well with alcohol,” and “What a delicious recipe!”
Maitake mushrooms are so tasty that their name comes from the fact that their caps flutter about, making them look as if they are dancing in the air. There is also a theory that finding one makes you so happy you dance with joy. Let’s enjoy the delicious autumn flavors with these recipe ideas.