Try this very tasty hearty shiitake mushroom stew. It is a wonderful vegan dinner meal. You can always leave out the chili if you are one who does not like very spicy food like me.

Exotic shiitake mushrooms have been part of the diet in China, Japan, and Korea for thousands of years! Their medicinal and health benefits are proven, from boosting the immune system to fighting cancer.

This special superfood became the Asian symbol for longevity since early times. Learn all about how Shiitake Mushrooms Are Full of Wonderful Health Benefits.

Tofu adds a vegan protein which is actually good for us. Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds. It is a good source of protein, is gluten-free, contains no cholesterol and is low in calories. You can get tofu in most health food stores; it is also Bean Curd and can be bought in Chinese markets. Make sure it is organic and not GMO.

To get the most health benefits from Garlic, let it sit for a minimum of 5 minutes, after cutting and before eating or cooking. Waiting for 5 – 10 minutes allows the health-promoting allicin to form. If you do not let it sit, allicin is never formed, so it is worth the wait.

Ginger is a wonderful herb superfood full of health benefits. Spicy aromatic ginger adds a unique flavour to meals and beverages. The many wonderful health benefits of ginger also cause the cells of my body to glow with gratitude.

Kevala’s sesame oil is made with the finest organic sesame seeds. These are carefully selected and cold-pressed to obtain a premium oil.

Tamari is a premium form of Japanese soy sauce made with just fermented soybeans. Made with 100% whole soybeans and no wheat, Ohsawa Organic Tamari is an excellent choice for those who are wheat-sensitive.

Now time to make your shiitake mushroom stew.

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Shiitake Mushroom Stew

Course Soup

Cuisine gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

Keyword mushrooms, Shiitake, shiitake mushroom, soup, stew

Author Diana Herrington

Ingredients

1/2 block firm tofu
5 green onions
1 red chili optional
3-4 clove garlic
1 green onion for garnish
2 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari to taste
6 fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 cups water

Instructions

Put 2 cups of water into a medium-sized pot and bring the water to a boil.
Wash and chop the green onions.
Cut the red chili in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and then finely chop it.
Peel your garlic and crush and chop it.
Peel the ginger and dice it finely.
Slice the mushrooms.
Once the water boils add in your green onions, chili, garlic, ginger, and tamari, simmer for a few minutes.
Now add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pot and continue to simmer.
While your pot is simmering drain the tofu and cut it into cubes.
In a pan fry the tofu cubes in the sesame oil, fry until the tofu is golden brown on all sides.
Mix the fried tofu and the bit of the sesame oil from frying into the soup mixture.
Chop one green onion finely and set aside.
Place the soup into bowls and sprinkle with green onion. (optional).
Serve and enjoy your shiitake mushroom stew.

Notes

All these ingredients have so many valuable health benefits:tofu, garlic, ginger,shiitake mushrooms.

I like to use these:sesame oil and tamari.

Note: you can add bok choy or any other greens that you would like to this soup. I often do for extra nutrients and variety.

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Shiitake Mushroom Salad with Walnuts is Very Tasty – This shiitake mushroom salad is extra delicious with the addition of walnuts. Yum! All the ingredients in this salad are healthy and so it is very good for you. A salad a day is always a good idea as it is a great way to get more vegetables into our diet.

Try These Other Great Stew and Soup Recipes

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Adzuki Vegetable Bean Stew– This is a simple recipe with one of the easiest to digest beans; adzuki beans. I love Adzuki beans and this tasty stew is filling and delicious.

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Miso Soup With Spinach & Mushrooms – We have come to think of Japanese food as being tempura, teriyaki, and sushi but it is miso soup that the Japanese will not want to live without.