Name: Sesame Shiitake & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-491289H4M42S
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 8-oz. sliced Eden Foods Sliced Dried Shiitake Mushrooms; 2 TBSP cornstarch, divided; 1 head of broccoli florets, chopped; 3-4 carrots, peeled and diced; 1 TBSP Eden Foods Toasted Sesame Oil; ½ TBSP pure maple syrup; 2 TBSP Tamari Lite or coconut aminos; 1 tsp chili garlic paste; 1 tsp sesame seeds; ¼ tsp ground ginger; pinch of black pepper; Rice or quinoa; Spring onion; Sesame seeds

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Sesame Shiitake & Broccoli Stir-fry with dried shiitake mushrooms and broccoli in sesame sauce served over rice or your favorite grains.

A girlfriend and I switch off and on houses working remotely together.

Sometimes it’s challenging to schedule, but whenever we make it happen, I’m always *so* grateful for the change in scenery.

Last Friday I brought my laptop and planners to her place and worked at her kitchen table.

There’s something about working somewhere different that always kicks starts my creativity and motivation.

I need to remember this, I thought to myself, as I checked boxes off of my TO-DO list at an unusually quick pace.

And really I have our WFH session to thank for this Sesame Shiitake & Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe.

We brainstormed ways to use dried mushrooms after a lunchtime walk in her neighborhood.

What I finally came up with is this delicious stir-fry made with dried shiitake mushrooms and vegetables in a sticky sesame sauce over rice.

It’s better tasting and probably quicker to make than calling in takeout!

What You Need to Make Sesame Vegetables

Here’s what you need for the sesame vegetables:

Eden Foods Sliced Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
cornstarch
broccoli florets
carrots
Eden Foods Toasted Sesame Oil

That’s it!

Eden Foods Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

I used Eden Foods Sliced Dried Shiitake Mushrooms to give this dish lots of umami flavor!

Shiitakes can be expensive and hard to find at the grocery store, so I love keeping dried mushrooms on hand for cooking.

These dried mushrooms are grown naturally on oak logs in a forest habitat, hand harvested, sliced, and dried.

Some research shows that shiitake mushrooms may help to stimulate and support immunity.

Mushrooms are also an excellent source of Vitamin D!

When working with dried mushrooms, the first step is to bring them back to life.

Add the mushrooms to a heat-safe bowl and pour enough boiling water to cover them and let them soak for about 20 minutes.

Once the mushrooms are plump and softened, drain them and dry the mushrooms as much as possible with towels or paper towels.

Add the dried mushrooms to a small mixing bowl and toss them with 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch until they’re completely coated.

This will help absorb any remaining moisture.

How to Make Sesame Vegetables

For vegetables, I chose broccoli and carrots, but you can use any vegetable!

I found that pre-boiling the vegetables until they’re *just* tender crisp before stir-frying leads to the best taste and consistency!

It also cuts down on the cook time, which is always nice.

Add the broccoli and carrots to a large pot of boiling water and boil them for ~5 minutes, or until they’re vibrant green and tender crisp.

Drain, rinse, and pat the broccoli and carrots dry with paper towels.

You want the vegetables to be as dry as possible.

Toss the cooked vegetables with the remaining Tablespoon of cornstarch until they’re mostly covered.

Eden Foods Toasted Sesame Oil for Pan-Frying

Heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

While you can use any cooking oil for this recipe, I found that Eden Foods Toasted Sesame Oil really enhances the flavor!

This rich oil is made from whole roasted tan sesame seed and is unrefined and expeller pressed.

And it makes the kitchen smell amazing and elevated while you’re cooking.

Once the pan is warm, add in the mushrooms, broccoli, and carrots and stir-fry them until they’re crispy and brown and the cornstarch has mostly disappeared.

This will take about 5-8 minutes!

If the cornstarch sticks a bit to the bottom of the pan, that’s OK.

What You Need to Make Sesame Sauce

While the mushrooms and vegetables are cooking, start the sesame sauce.

This sauce is light, quick, and flavorful, with just the right amout of sweetness, spice, and salt.

Here’s what you need for the sesame sauce:

pure maple syrup
Tamari Lite or coconut aminos
chili garlic paste
sesame seeds
ground ginger
black pepper

That’s it!

How to Make Sesame Sauce

Add all of the ingredients for the sauce to a small saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk them together to combine.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir it frequently to prevent burning.

Allow it to simmer and thicken for about 3-5 minutes.

When the sauce is bubbling, pour it over the mushrooms, broccoli, and carrots and toss them to coat, until they become thick and sticky, about 2 to 3 more minutes.

You might need to turn down the heat at this point to ensure the sauce doesn’t burn.

When the vegetables are well coated in the sauce and everything is sticky and bubbling, you’re ready to serve.

How to Serve Sesame Shiitake & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Serve the sesame vegetables over rice or quinoa with sliced spring onion and sesame seeds.

You can also add a dash of sriracha if you like more heat!

I think avocado or edamame would be an excellent addition, too.

Enjoy this Sesame Shiitake & Broccoli Bowl as a better than takeout plant-based dinner.

It’s hearty and comforting while being packed with nourishment and flavor.

The shiitake mushroom adds umami flavor and a bit of “meaty” texture that is the perfect plant-based meat substitute!

Think of this dish as a healthier adaptation to Beef & Broccoli.

It’s perfect for a date night in or solo bowl at home!

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat before serving.

Enjoy!

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