Soups & Broths

Shiitake Umami Vegetable Broth

Name: Shiitake Umami Vegetable Broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 onions, halved; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 stalk celery with leaves; 3 slices ginger; 2 L cold water

A deep, savoury, zero-waste pantry broth made from dried shiitake and vegetable trimmings. Your base for noodles, congee and quick weeknight soups.

Vorbereitung: 10 Min
Kochen: 50 Min
Portionen: 6
kcal: 45 kcal

Zutaten

dried shiitake mushrooms 6
onions, halved 2
carrots, chopped 2
celery with leaves 1 stalk
ginger 3 slices
cold water 2 L

Enthaltene Zutaten

Shiitake Mushroom

💡 Küchentipp

Keep a bag of vegetable trimmings (carrot peel, mushroom stems) in the freezer for this broth.

Zubereitung

1
Rinse the shiitake quickly, then soak in 500 ml warm water for 20 minutes.
2
Combine the mushrooms and their strained soaking liquid with all vegetables and ginger.
3
Top up with cold water to 2 litres and bring to a bare simmer.
4
Cook uncovered for 45–50 minutes without a rolling boil, skimming once or twice.
5
Strain and use immediately, or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.