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    You are here: Home / Entrees / Sesame Shiitake Sushi

    LAST UPDATED: January 27, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 21, 2014

    Sesame Shiitake Sushi

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    Savory garlic and sesame sautéed shiitake mushrooms stuffed into nori rolls and served up with ginger and wasabi to create this flavorful shiitake sushi!

    Close Up of a Slice of Shiitake Mushroom Sushi on a Sushi Mat

    I suppose I've been on a bit of a sushi kick ever since I realized that rolling isn't as impossible a task as I'd once thought. Seriously, it isn't, and if you're intimidated, as I once was, I highly encourage you to pick up some nori and rice and get to practicing with some simple cucumber rolls. I bet you'll find that your skills are better than anticipated.

    Once my sushi frenzy started, I came to another realization: I can fill it with whatever I please. This was a liberating discovery, because as much as I love a basic veggie roll, it does get boring after a while. But I see no reason to limit myself. It's not just me either. Apparently there are restaurants that specialize in stuffing sushi with all kinds of unconventional, non-raw fish, vegan and vegetarian delights, and I've lately been exploring menus online for places that stuff their rolls with everything under the sun. Mexican sushi? Yup, it's out there. Has anyone tried this stuff? I'm incredibly curious.

    Sesame Shiitake Sushi

    I haven't reached quite that level of adventurousness in my own kitchen yet, but my creative juices are gaining momentum. I had a satisfying shiitake sushi experience while dining out recently and that sparked some inspiration. The shiitakes provide a hearty texture and savory flavor, and though I've never had any fish-filled sushi, I'm imagining that the shiitake rolls do a pretty good job of mimicking the experience. When I took it upon myself to make my own version of shiitake rolls, I decided to dial up the flavor a bit with a heavy hit of sesame oil and soy sauce. The result was savory, melt-in-your mouth and intensely flavor packed. I'm very happy to add this recipe to my collection. More sushi to come!

    Sesame Shiitake Sushi
    Close Up of a Slice of Shiitake Mushroom Sushi on a Sushi Mat
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    Sesame Shiitake Sushi

    Savory garlic and sesame sautéed shiitake mushrooms stuffed into nori rolls and served up with ginger and wasabi to create this flavorful shiitake sushi!
    Course Entree
    Cuisine American, Japanese
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 2
    Author Alissa

    Ingredients

    For the Rice

    • ⅔ cup sushi rice
    • ¾ cup + 2 tbsp. water
    • ¾ tsp. salt
    • 1 tbsp. rice vinegar

    For the Filling

    • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 4 large shiitake caps sliced into strips
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 tbsp. soy sauce
    • ½ tsp. chili paste

    For Finishing and Serving

    • 2 nori sheets
    • sesame seeds
    • soy sauce
    • wasabi
    • pickled ginger

    Instructions

    Make the Rice

    1. Place rice in a strainer and rinse under cold, running water for 1-2 minutes.
    2. Place in a small saucepan with other rice ingredients, stir and heat to a simmer. Cover and allow to continue simmering for about 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
    3. Remove from heat and allow to sit for another 10 minutes, covered.

    Cook the Shiitakes

    1. Place sesame oil in medium skillet and over medium heat. Add garlic clove and sautee for 1 minute.
    2. Add shiitake caps and cook for about five minutes, flip, then cook another five minutes.
    3. Caps should be tender and slightly browned at this point. Add water, soy sauce and chili paste. Raise heat to medium-high and simmer for about 2 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
    4. Cut about ⅓ of the length off of each nori sheet and discard or save for another recipe.
    5. Place one of your sheets on a bamboo mat.
    6. Keep a little bowl of water close by. Using wet hands, cover nori with a thin layer of rice.
    7. Arrange half of your mushrooms in a single line along the width of nori, about one inch away from you.
    8. Take the bamboo mat and end of nori closest to you and tightly roll it over your mushrooms. Tuck the end of the nori in and continue rolling, using the mat to press your roll tight.
    9. Once completely rolled, slice into eighth pieces. Repeat using your other nori sheet and remaining rice and mushrooms.
    10. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger.

    Recipe Notes

    This makes a bit more rice than you need. I like it that way, because it leaves room for error, but if you're a rolling expert, you can cut down on the rice by as much as a third.

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    About Alissa Saenz

    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. gingembrevanille says

      April 21, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      I love that idea for the filling! Those look great. Mine always turnout looking like mangled rice humps with seaweed and sushi filling...

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        April 21, 2014 at 9:18 pm

        Thank you! And yeah, I've been there...youtube and practice made a big difference. I still end up with mangled rice and seaweed humps occasionally too, but even ugly sushi can be tasty ;)

        Reply
    2. afracooking says

      May 15, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      Yum, these look delicious! The mushrooms must tast ever so "meaty" :-)

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        May 15, 2014 at 5:15 pm

        They do!!! Well, I think they do anyway, having never tried sushi with meat, but they're definitely hearty and have lots of umami. Thank you so much!

        Reply
    3. Vivo says

      October 17, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious! Do you make these hot or cold??

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        October 17, 2014 at 9:56 pm

        Thank you! By the time you've got everything rolled and sliced, they should be about room temperature or just slightly warmer - that's the perfect temperature to serve them if you ask me. Sometimes I chill sushi and eat it later, but I think the flavors don't come through as strong. :)

        Reply
    4. Sabrina says

      February 11, 2018 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious! I made some rolls with just the shitake as well as some shitake/avocado rolls. Soooo good!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        February 13, 2018 at 10:22 pm

        Avocado sounds like a delicious addition! I'm glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    5. Alex says

      February 27, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      Just a heads up that the Wasabi you link to in your recipe contains milk ingredients! <3

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        February 28, 2018 at 3:45 pm

        D'oh! Thanks for letting me know! I never would've guessed dairy would be in wasabi. Fixed it!

        Reply
    6. Anastasia says

      October 15, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. Shittake was perfect.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        October 20, 2019 at 2:32 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks Anastasia!

        Reply
    7. Petra says

      October 10, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe but there is a typo... salt should not be TB but Tsp... otherwise these will be too salty...as I discovered my first attempt 😂

      Reply
    8. Neha mehta says

      January 17, 2022 at 6:09 am

      My 9 year old son loves this sushi. I also spread little bit of spicy mayo on the rice since my son cant have wasabi... that tastes equally good.
      Thanks for the lovely recipe... we love it

      Reply

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