Look no further than this collection of maitake mushroom recipes for inspiration on how to cook these feathery clusters you found at the farmer’s market. The perfect recipe is waiting, from sautes and stir-fries to soups and salads.
Maitake mushrooms, often called hen of the woods mushrooms due to their chicken-feather-like appearance, are delicious, delicate umami bombs of flavor popular in North America, China, and Japan.
They’re also somewhat tricky to find outside of farmer’s markets, Asian groceries, and specialty markets. So once you get some, you’ll want to find the most delicious way to use them. But don’t let the pressure get to you; this collection has tons of flavorful inspiration to help you find the best way to use them and treasure every savory, earthy bite.
Maitake Mushroom Tips
My guide on cooking maitake mushrooms can teach you everything about these delicious clusters, but I wanted to share some critical tips for storing and prepping them so you can maximize their shelf-life and flavor.
- Mushrooms need airflow – Store them in a ventilated or breathable container, like a paper bag, away from high-moisture areas like the produce drawer. Keep them on a dry shelf in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Don’t soak them – Maitakes are delicate and spongy. Soaking or heavy washing can lead to excess water absorption, which makes achieving a crisp or caramelized texture difficult. Instead, brush away visible dirt, clean with a damp paper towel, or rinse quickly.
- Skip the chopping – Hen of the woods mushrooms are excellent when cooked as a whole cluster, but if you need to break them down, your fingers will do the trick. All you have to do is gently pull them, and they’ll come apart easily.
1. Roasted Maitake Mushrooms with Feta Rub
Maitake mushrooms are rubbed with feta and herb mixture and roasted to crispy perfection in this quick and easy dish.
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
2. Seared Miso Butter Maitake Mushrooms with Black Lentils
These vegan maitake mushrooms are a delicious, umami-rich centerpiece, seared with miso butter and served alongside aromatic black lentils, a lightly-sweetened cauliflower puree, and nutty bits of toasted walnuts.
Recipe by: Teo’s Tiny Kitchen
3. Grilled Romaine Salad with Maitake Mushrooms
Grilled Romaine Salad with Maitake Mushrooms and Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes!
Recipe by: Feasting At Home
4. Maitake Mushroom Miso Soup
This miso soup uses maitake mushrooms for their earthy taste, and aburaage for their spongy texture and slight sweetness.
Recipe by: Pickled Plum
5. Sautéed Maitake Mushroom with ‘Nduja
Creamy and indulgent, this Maitake mushroom recipe features sautéed mushrooms with a spicy ‘nduja sauce! It’s got a mild heat from the sausage spread and a creamy finish, thanks to a fresh egg yolk mixed in just before serving. It’s both delicate, yet full of flavor!
Recipe by: Well Seasoned Studio
6. Maitake Mushroom Steak
These maitake steaks are so tender, juicy and MEATY in texture! Who knew, humble mushrooms could be so satisfying! It’s also very easy to make these main-dish-worthy mushrooms. 15 minutes and 6 ingredients are all you need!
Recipe by: Veganese Tokyo
7. Grilled Thai Marinated Maitake Mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms sliced and soaked in a Thai marinade with leeks, tamari, and curry powder, are grilled and served as a side dish even picky eaters will love.
Recipe by: Vegan in the Freezer
8. Black Walnut and Maitake Mushroom Pâté
Fruity, nutty black walnuts are highlighted under the meaty, savory maitake mushroom flavors in this smooth, creamy vegan pate. Perfect for parties, this foraged pate is sure to be a hit.
Recipe by: Very Vegan Val
9. Stir Fried Sheepshead Maitake Mushrooms
You’ll love cooking up the wild sheepshead mushrooms in this simple stir-fry. It’s a great way to enjoy low carb Maitake mushrooms.
Recipe by: Low Carb Yum
10. Kale & Ramen Salad with Crispy Maitake
With a curly tangle of ramen noodles intertwined with crisp maitake mushrooms and verdant lacinato kale, this vegetarian ramen salad is the perfect dish for a hot summer day.
Recipe by: No Recipes
11. Crispy Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic & Parmesan
Crispy, golden brown oven roasted mushrooms with garlic butter, fresh herbs, lemon, and grated parmesan – the best mushrooms you’ll ever eat!
Recipe by: Plays Well With Butter
12. Maitake Smash Burgers with Sumac Onions and Mint Aioli
These Maitake Smash Burgers feature marinated maitake mushrooms topped with sumac onions and cucumber slices served on a toasted roll slathered with mint aioli.
Recipe by: Rhubarb and Cod
13. Cold Soba Noodle Bowl with Seared Maitake Mushrooms
This chilled soba noodle bowl is refreshing, flavorful, and super nutritious with 100% buckwheat soba noodles, which are naturally gluten-free, tofu hard boiled “egg” and pan seared garlicky maitake mushrooms.
Recipe by: Vegan Bunny Chef
14. Maitake Mushroom Salad
This warm, simple salad is so special thanks to the maitake mushrooms and the variety of textures and flavors. Made from expensive ingredients, this salad is meant for special occasions, but I promise it’s worth it!
Recipe by: Me & The Moose
15. Hen of the Woods Pasta with Creamy Tarragon Sauce
A delicious and rich pappardelle pasta recipe featuring Hen of the Woods mushrooms (maitake mushrooms) in a luscious tarragon cream sauce!
Recipe by: Cooking With Wine Blog
16. Maple Roasted Maitake Mushrooms with Butter Miso Mashed Potatoes
Inspired by nature, this vegan recipe features rich, creamy mashed potatoes with notes of umami. It is served alongside bright and slightly bitter rapini as well as earthy, meaty, and lightly sweetened maitake mushrooms.
Recipe by: Murielle Banackissa
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