This is one of my favorite snacks. I make it in the dehydrator so I can leave it cooking whilst I am out of the house hunting down new ingredients or my next meal. It can also be made in the oven at a low heat, but in that case, I suggest staying in with your newest Netflix obsession.
Shitake mushrooms are prized for their rich savoury taste and incredible health benefits. The compounds in shitake are known to help fight cancer, boost immunity and support heart health[i].
Mr B says they this dish tastes like bacon bits. This might be because I use liquid smoke and smoked paprika, or because shitake has many of the same amino acids as meat[ii]. Either way it is pretty darn tasty and healthy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shitake mushrooms, tops thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp. smoked salt
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. liquid smoke
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
Method
- Combine all the ingredients and let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, the longer the better
- Place on a baking sheet, making sure they are not on top of each other
- If you have a dehydrator turn it to its highest setting and let dehydrate for 5 hours
- If you have an oven turn to 350F and bake, turning once. Bake for 30 minutes or until a little crispy
[i]Healthline.com
[ii]Sciencedirect.com
