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    Miso Mushrooms (with Soy Sauce)

    Published: Nov 9, 2022 · Modified: Dec 1, 2022 by mikhaeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Make INSANELY delicious mushrooms with a handful of ingredients! These easy Miso Mushrooms (with Soy Sauce) are quickly sauteed until golden and smothered in delicious garlicky miso butter. It's a flavor-bomb side dish that'll satisfy vegetarians and carnivores - with minimal effort!

    Make INSANELY delicious mushrooms with a simple handful of ingredients!

    Mushrooms are SO underrated! They're great when serving vegetarians and hardcore carnivores because they have such a “meaty” texture. And can we all agree that butter just makes everything better? I mean, can you name one thing that it doesn’t elevate? 

    Yeah, me neither.

    So, salty and creamy miso butter?? Yeah… you have a flavor bomb ready to explode! My meat-loving husband, Josh, doesn’t like mushrooms - like at all. But this is the ONLY way he’ll eat it! 

    I promise, these Miso Butter Mushrooms are a crowd-pleaser! 

    You can serve these Miso Butter Mushrooms as a “meaty” main or irresistible side dish. They’re also great for meal prepping for his lunches with Korean Braised Tofu. They’re done in under 30 minutes!

    If you love miso butter, make sure to check out my Pan-Fried Salmon Fillets with Miso Butter. It’s SO tender with crispy salmon skin - SO good!

    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 Key Tips
    • ⏲️ Storage & Reheating
    • 💭 FAQ's
    • 🥗 What to Serve with Miso Mushrooms
    • Miso Mushrooms (with Soy Sauce)

    🥘 Ingredients

    Throwing together this simple Miso Mushroom recipe may be dismissively easy, but don’t underestimate simplicity. Mix together that miso butter then take a little whiff - you’ll be drooling… Yeah, it’s THAT amazing!

    Ingredients for miso mushrooms.
    • Mushrooms: For this recipe, I'm using cremini mushrooms, because they have a dense “meaty” texture and you can easily find them at any grocery store. If it’s an off day at the store, you can swap them out with button or thinly cut king oyster mushrooms. No matter which you choose, just make sure they’re fresh - key tips below!
    • Low-Sodium Miso Paste: You can easily find it at your local Asian or Japanese market in the refrigerated section. There's a wide variety you can choose from, but for this recipe I'm using low-sodium yellow miso paste. It’s mild and blends beautifully with butter and mushrooms!
    • Unsalted Butter: The miso paste and soy sauce are already salty, so the additional salt from the butter isn’t needed. 
    • Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Hope you see a pattern! Low-sodium gives you more control over the saltiness.
    • Mirin: Mirin is a common Japanese cooking rice wine and is also easily found in Asian markets or on Amazon.
    • Honey: Sweet and salty is the best combo ever! Including this recipe. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, so if you prefer it sweeter - go for it!
    • Rice Vinegar: A little hit of acid cuts through the richness of the butter and balances out the honey.

    🔪 Instructions

    Here's how to make Miso Mushrooms super quick and easy!

    In a small bowl, mix together softened butter with the salty miso paste, soy sauce, garlic, mirin, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey.

    Heat a large pan with a bit of oil, then toss in the mushrooms. Sprinkle just a pinch of salt to help bring the moisture out of the mushrooms. You don’t want to add too much, otherwise, they’ll be way too salty. 

    Cook for a minute or two, or until they just start to soften.

    Pan of cremini mushrooms sauteed until slightly softened.

    Pour in the miso butter, mix, then allow them to brown. You’ll know the mushrooms are ready when they’re golden, tender, and have soaked up all of that miso butter goodness! 

    Miso butter poured on top of a a pan of mushrooms.

    Pour in miso butter & for a few minutes, or until mushrooms are golden, tender, and absorbed the miso butter.

    A black pan of mushrooms fully cooked and glazed with golden bits of garlic miso butter.

    You’ll know they’re done when the mushrooms are golden, tender, and have absorbed the miso butter.

    👩🏽‍🍳 Key Tips

    • Choosing the BEST Mushrooms: Go for fresh mushrooms that are firm, similar in color, and have tightly closed gills. Avoid mushrooms with dark spots, widely opened gills, or a slippery texture because they're no longer fresh.
    • Quick Prep vs Faster Cooking Time: Cook your cremini mushrooms whole for quick prep with a fuller bite or cut them in half for more golden surfaces and a quicker cooking time. Both are delicious!
    • Size Matters: Whether you keep your mushrooms whole or halved, they need to be about the same size so they finish cooking at the same time and have a uniform texture. No one likes a mixture of raw and mushy mushrooms! If some look a little big, cut them in half. 
    • Fine Line Between Caramelized & Burned: Miso is a magical ingredient that adds incredible flavor, but it also burns easily! Once you add it to the pan, keep an eye on it so that it caramelizes, but doesn't burn.
    Closeup of a spoonful of three mushrooms topped with fresh chives.

    ⏲️ Storage & Reheating

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Reheat them on the stovetop on a lightly oiled pan or in the microwave until the butter melts and mushrooms become warm.

    💭 FAQ's

    Can I make these mushrooms ahead of time?

    Absolutely! Feel free to make them a day in advance and reheat them either on the stovetop or microwave before serving.

    Where do you find miso in the grocery store?

    It's easily found in local Asian markets in the refrigerated section.

    Is miso vegan?

    Yes, miso paste is considered vegan since it's made of fermented soybeans.

    Hand holding a white plate of rice with miso mushrooms and cooked spinach.

    🥗 What to Serve with Miso Mushrooms

    The beautiful thing about this easy vegetable dish is that it’s so versatile and can go well with just about any protein. 

    • Air Fryer Miso Ginger Salmon
    • Stir Fry Eggplant Tofu
    • Air Fryer Char Sui
    • Korean Soft Steamed Eggs

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    Square plate of miso mushrooms garnished with chopped chives.

    Miso Mushrooms (with Soy Sauce)

    Author: Mikha S.
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian
    Make INSANELY delicious mushrooms with a simple handful of ingredients! These easy Miso Mushrooms (with Soy Sauce) are quickly sauteed until golden and smothered in delicious garlicky miso butter. It's a flavor-bomb side dish that'll satisfy vegetarians and carnivores with minimal effort!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 227 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons low-sodium miso paste
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
    • 5 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons mirin
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces cremini mushrooms
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • few chives finely chopped, optional for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
    • Heat a large pan on medium-high heat then add about 2 tablespoons of oil. Add mushrooms and season with salt to help them release more moisture. Cook for a couple of minutes, or until they just start to soften but are still firm in the middle.
    • Pour in the miso butter and combine with the mushrooms. Allow them to sit untouched for a few minutes to brown and caramelize. You’ll know they’re done when the mushrooms are tender and they’re coated with golden bits of garlicky miso butter. Garnish with freshly chopped chives, then serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Mushrooms: you can swap them out with button or thinly cut king oyster mushrooms. No matter which you choose, just make sure they’re fresh - key tips below!
    • Low-Sodium Miso Paste: You can easily find it at your local Asian or Japanese market in the refrigerated section. There's a wide variety you can choose from, but for this recipe, I'm using low-sodium yellow miso paste. It’s mild and blends beautifully with butter and mushrooms!
    • Key Tips:
      • Quick Prep vs Faster Cooking Time: Cook your cremini mushrooms whole for quick prep with a fuller bite or cut them in half for more golden surfaces and a quicker cooking time. Both are delicious!
      • Choosing the BEST Mushrooms: Go for fresh mushrooms that are firm, similar in color, and have tightly closed gills. Avoid mushrooms with dark spots, widely opened gills, or a slippery texture because they're no longer fresh.
      • Size Matters: Whether you keep your mushrooms whole or halved, they need to be about the same size so they finish cooking at the same time and have a uniform texture. No one likes a mixture of raw and mushy mushrooms! If some look a little big, cut them in half.
      • Fine Line Between Caramelized & Burned: Miso is a magical ingredient that adds incredible flavor, but it also burns easily! Once you add it to the pan, keep an eye on it so that it caramelizes, but doesn't burn.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 50gCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 1450mgPotassium: 1107mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and provided for informational purposes. Nutrition may vary based on product availability, methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients, etc. For the most accurate nutritional information, use your preferred nutrition calculator, actual ingredients, and quantities used for the recipe. Please consult with your physician or registered dietitian if more precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

    Keywords: easy vegetable side dish, miso glazed mushrooms
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    1. Heather

      October 24, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious!! Only changes I made were cutting the garlic back to 2 cloves and I used a mix of mushrooms from the farmers market. Fabulous!

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      • mikhaeats

        November 09, 2022 at 12:20 pm

        Aww thanks so much for your feedback, Heather! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂

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