Shiitake mushroom stems . . . I understand some advocate using them to flavor stocks, but I have such a hard time not finding a use for them other than stock or my compost pile. Has anyone found that they are usable/edible simply diced and sauteed or roasted? Too thrifty to waste my food . . .

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COLLEEN G.
COLLEEN G. October 21, 2020
I dry mine and grind them as a seasoning for a little extra flavor
 
lovesitc
lovesitc January 20, 2011
Great idea Brandon. Thanks!!!
 
innoabrd
innoabrd January 20, 2011
Maybe I just get smaller, fresher shitake, but I've never found the stems to be particularly tough! Common issue for you guys?
 
brandon
brandon January 19, 2011
you can chop them up in a food processor and put them in burgers or meatloaf. pastas, breads, risotto, stews etc
 
nutcakes
nutcakes January 19, 2011
Seriously you aren't alone. I have seen discussions where people are trying to find use for the liquid in pickle jars! And I once read a tip to use the paper butter is wrapped in to grease your pans and I do that from time to time if enough butter sticks.
 
lovesitc
lovesitc January 19, 2011
Lol nutcakes! :) I did mention that I'm thrifty!!!! You're right, though, and make a very valid point. Thanks for the link and the laugh.
 
nutcakes
nutcakes January 19, 2011
In case it wasn't clear, I didn't mean to use the stems to eat in this, just to make the stock. I wouldn't feel bad about discarding inedible parts of vegetables. Have you been searching for a use for banana peels too, lol?
 
nutcakes
nutcakes January 19, 2011
Mushroom stock isn' a waste to me. Try them yourself, but I find the stem woody and tough and unpleasant to eat. Here's a great recipe to use them in:
http://www.food.com/recipe/toasted-angel-hair-pasta-in-shiitake-broth-188889
 
foongfest
foongfest January 19, 2011
I somtimes throw them in when making a pot of rice. They also tend to freeze well for stock use.
 
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