Homemade Mushroom Umami Powder

Homemade Mushroom Umami Powder

10 mins
Serves 1
Serves

Directions

  1. 1.

    Clean and cut the stems of the fresh shiitake mushrooms. Use a brush to clean them.

  2. 2.

    Place the cleaned shiitake mushrooms in a dutch oven. Cover them with filtered water, plus an extra inch above them.

  3. 3.

    Bring the mushrooms to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and let them boil for about two hours.

  4. 4.

    Remove the mushrooms from the pot and move them to a second pot, cover with water, cover with lid and do a complete second boil.

  5. 5.

    Strain the mushrooms and save the liquid from both boils.

  6. 6.

    Blend the dried shiitake mushrooms into a powder.

  7. 7.

    Add the dried shiitake mushroom powder to the mushroom broth.

  8. 8.

    Whisk everything until you get a fairly thick consistency.

  9. 9.

    Spread the mixture thinly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  10. 10.

    Dehydrate in the oven until completely crumbly.

  11. 11.

    Blend the dehydrated mixture into a powder using a blender. Add more salt to taste, aiming for a saltiness similar to a bouillon cube.

  12. 12.

    Strain the powder a few times to remove any remaining chunks.

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Ingredients

  • 200 grams dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 container fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 1.5 tablespoons salt

Equipment

large stock pot dutch oven blender baking sheet parchment paper whisk

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