Shiitake And Edamame Salad Recipes

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

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 SALAD

Steps:

• Boil 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 cup each chopped tomato and cucumber, 1 minced red jalapeno and 1/4 cup chopped red onion. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons each brown sugar, lemon juice, lime juice and mirin or other rice wine, 1 teaspoon each grated ginger and rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Toss; season with salt and pepper.

SHIITAKE SALAD WITH SESAME-GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring mirin to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature. Whisk in the vinegar, soy sauce, shallot, ginger, lemon juice, chili sauce, pepper and oils; set aside., Place mushrooms in a small bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Transfer to a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, onions, radishes, carrots and water chestnuts. Add half of vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide among four plates; top salad with mushrooms. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

TILAPIA WITH BARLEY, SHIITAKE, AND EDAMAME SALAD

Steps:

• Make the salad: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add shallots and garlic, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add edamame, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Add barley, and heat through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, and season with pepper.
• Make the fish: Sprinkle both sides of tilapia with salt, and season with pepper. Heat oil in saute pan over medium-high heat. Add tilapia, and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Add lime juice and 1/4 cup water, carefully swirling pan to combine. Serve tilapia with barley salad, and drizzle with sauce.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SEARED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Mix together the vinegar and lemon juice with the garlic, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard using a fork or a small whisk. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt or buttermilk if using. Set aside.
• Combine the spinach, nuts, celery, and goat cheese in a salad bowl.
• Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil and when very hot, add the mushrooms. Shake the pan once, then let the mushrooms cook without moving them around until they begin to sweat and soften (watch closely). After about a minute or two, when they have begun to sear and release moisture, you can move them around in the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Add to the spinach mixture and toss with the dressing. Serve at once.

EDAMAME, QUINOA, AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk; set aside.
• Place quinoa in a medium saucepan, and cover with water to 2 inches above quinoa. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes.
• Add edamame to quinoa in pan; return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until tender.
• Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain. Add edamame mixture, mushrooms, and bell pepper to juice mixture; toss well to coat. Cover and chill.