Shiitake Mushroom Jerky
This easy Shiitake Mushroom Jerky recipe makes a delicious, healthy snack with savory umami flavor. The method uses a conventional oven, so there's no dehydrator required!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 cup low sodium tamari
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brush the mushrooms clean of any large dirt or debris, then wipe them clean with a damp cloth or paper towel. Remove and reserve the stems. Tear the mushroom caps in large, equally-sized pieces, leaving any smaller caps whole.
- Whisk the tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup and spices together in a large mixing bowl. Add the mushroom caps and stems to the bowl, then gently toss until everything is well coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain the mushroom piece of any excess marinade, then place them on the baking sheet in an even layer.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 1 hour. Flip the mushroom pieces over, then continue baking for another hour until the mushrooms have a firm, but pliable texture.
- Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.