Edamame With Shiitake Recipes

CHICKEN LIVER AND SHIITAKE CUSTARD WITH EDAMAME SAUCE

Steps:

• Set up a steamer. Place livers and eggs in a food processor. Mix and add the cream while motor is running. Season. Pour mix into a large mixing bowl. Fold in mushrooms, chives, edamames and truffle oil. Cook a little bit in the microwave to check seasoning. Ladle mix into rice bowls. Place in the steamer for 25-30 minutes or until custards are set.
• EDAMAME SAUCE: In a hot sauce pan, coat with oil and soften onions and garlic, about 3 minutes. Season. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. The stock should taste salty, like pasta blanching water. Add the edamames and cook until soft, about 15 minutes. Do not over cook for they will darken. Check often. During the last minute, add the spinach. Immediately transfer to a blender and blend at high speed. Add the butter, blend and check for seasoning. Mix in the juice and reserve hot.
• PLATING Place bowl on doiled plate. Ladle sauce on top of hot flan to completely cover. Drizzle with a little truffle oil.

EDAMAME WITH SHIITAKE

Steps:

• Place frozen shelled edamame in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook on high for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Let stand covered 1 minute.
• Meanwhile heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, garlic, fried rice seasoning, and cooked and drained edamame. Stir to combine. Serve hot.

EDAMAME AND SHIITAKE RICE

Steps:

• Soak 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms in 2 cups boiling water, covered, until soft, 40 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Discard the stems and chop the mushrooms. Cook 2 cups sushi rice as the label directs, using 1/2 cup mushroom-soaking liquid in place of 1/2 cup water. Cook 1 1/2 cups frozen edamame in salted boiling water until tender, 6 minutes. Add the edamame and shiitakes to the rice; season with salt.
• Per serving: Calories: 303; Total Fat: 2 grams; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 9 grams; Total carbohydrates: 61 grams; Sugar: 1 gram; Fiber: 4.5 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 123 milligrams Photograph by Con Poulos

SHIITAKE TEMPURA WITH TRUFFLED EDAMAME PUREE AND SHALLOT BROTH

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree fish with the egg and cream. Check for seasoning. In a chilled stainless steel bowl, fold in crab and chervil into the mousse. Place in a pastry bag and stuff each mushroom. Dip each mushroom in tempura batter (recipe to follow) and in a 375 degree fryer, fry until golden brown.;
• TEMPURA BATTER: In a bowl, whisk in soda into the flour until a pancake batter consistency is achieved.
• EDAMAME AND TRUFFLE PUREE: Saute shallots until soft. Add chicken stock and bring to boil. Check for seasoning. Add edamames to stock. Simmer for 30 minutes until very soft. Puree in food processor with truffle oil and butter. Fold in truffles and season with salt and pepper.