Crispy Sesame Maitake
Crispy Sesame Maitake features whole maitake mushrooms air fried until tender inside with deeply browned, crisp edges. Soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, and fresh thyme give the mushrooms a rich and savory umami flavor.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Small bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- 200 g maitake mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Arrange the maitake mushrooms in approximately a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Drizzle the soy sauce mixture evenly over the mushrooms.
- Air fry at 150°C for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the mushrooms with flaky sea salt, sesame seeds, and fresh thyme.
- Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil.
- Air fry for another 5 minutes until the edges are browned and crisp and the centres are tender.
- Transfer the mushrooms to serving plates.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Keep the maitake mushrooms in fairly large clusters. Their delicate outer edges become crisp while the thicker centre remains tender and juicy. Arrange the mushrooms in approximately a single layer so the hot air can circulate around them and brown the edges evenly. Add the sesame seeds, thyme, and flaky sea salt after the first cooking stage so they retain more of their flavor and texture. Serve immediately after air frying. Maitake mushrooms are at their best while the edges are still hot and crisp.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc pairs nicely with the earthy maitake, toasted sesame, garlic, and salty soy sauce. Its fresh acidity provides a clean contrast to the rich umami flavors.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 gr | Calories: 95 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 520 mg | Sugar: 1 g