Shiitake Sliders Recipes

SHIITAKE SLIDERS

Steps:

• Toss 12 large shiitake mushroom caps with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon each minced garlic and thyme, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill the shiitakes over medium-high heat until tender, 1 to 2 minutes per side; place 1/2 slice Monterey Jack on top of each mushroom during the last 30 seconds. Serve the mushrooms on sweet Hawaiian rolls or slider buns with honey Dijon mustard and baby spinach.

SHIITAKE-CHICKEN SLIDERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and sugar. Add cucumber and toss to coat; set aside., In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in canola oil until tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, onions, salt, pepper flakes and mushrooms. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties., Grill burgers, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the water, peanut butter, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch and chili sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Serve burgers on rolls with sauce and sliced cucumber.