Special Recipe to Perfect Your Dish Simmered Shiitake & Carrot Perfect for Cold Weather

Special Recipe to Perfect Your Dish Simmered Shiitake & Carrot Perfect for Cold Weather

Hello, meet again with Yumnarecipe, on this occasion we will share another recipe, namely Simmered Shiitake & Carrot which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about 30 minutes plus soaking time and can be served for 4 Servings. In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Simmered Shiitake & Carrot


  1. 30 g Dried Shiitake Mushrooms *I used small ones
  2. 1 large Carrot *about 200g, cut into 8mm thick discs
  3. 1 cup Water that was used to soak Shiitake *OR Dashi Stock of your choice
  4. 1 tablespoon Sugar *add more if you like sweeter flavour
  5. 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  6. 2 tablespoons Mirin
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Simmered Shiitake & Carrot


  • 1

    Clean and wash Dried Shiitake, then Soak in plenty of water for 1-2 hours at least, OR until completely soft. Drain but save the water if you use it for cooking. Wash them well again. *Note: Cut in half if large.

  • 2

    Place Shiitake and Carrot in a saucepan, add Water that was used to soak Shiitake (*avoid the dirt and settlings) OR Dashi Stock of your choice.

  • 3

    Add Sugar, Soy Sauce and Mirin, bring to the boil, then cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and cook until the sauce is reduced or almost gone, depending on how strong the flavour you like.

  • 4

    *Note: I usually stop cooking when the sauce is reduced but still there, and let Shiitake and Carrot cool in the sauce.


  • Well, that’s the recipe for Simmered Shiitake & Carrot that we’ve discussed together. How about it? It’s easy to make, right? Now it’s time for you to get creative in the kitchen and create your own version of Simmered Shiitake & Carrot. Don’t forget to share the results on social media. I’m really curious about your creations! Who knows, your recipe could be an inspiration for future recipes. Good luck and enjoy!


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