Follow these steps for perfect results
soy sauce
mirin
rice vinegar
fresh gingerroot
minced peeled
sugar
Portobello mushrooms
stems trimmed
mayonnaise
rice vinegar
Asian sesame oil
honey
Napa cabbage
finely shredded
carrot
finely shredded
scallions
chopped fine
vegetable oil
for brushing
sesame-seed hamburger buns
split and toasted
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and sugar.
Simmer the mixture, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Continue simmering until the marinade reduces to about 1/2 cup.
Allow the marinade to cool to room temperature.
Place the Portobello mushroom caps in a large sealable plastic bag.
Pour the cooled marinade over the mushrooms, arranging them in a single layer.
Seal the bag, pressing out any excess air.
Marinate the mushrooms at room temperature for 1 hour, turning the bag occasionally.
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey.
Add the finely shredded Napa cabbage, carrot, and chopped scallions to the bowl.
Toss the vegetables well to coat them in the dressing.
Season the slaw with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat the broiler.
Remove the mushrooms from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
Arrange the mushrooms, stemmed sides up, on a lightly oiled rack of a broiler pan.
Broil the mushrooms 2 inches from the heat until lightly browned.
Turn the mushrooms over.
Brush the mushrooms lightly with vegetable oil.
Broil for 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
Transfer the cooked mushrooms with a slotted spatula to the bottoms of the toasted sesame-seed hamburger buns.
Top each mushroom with the Napa cabbage slaw.
Place the bun tops on the slaw and serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Marinate the mushrooms longer for a more intense flavor.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for a spicy kick.
Serve with a side of edamame or miso soup for a complete meal.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The slaw can be made ahead of time.
Serve on a plate with the slaw neatly arranged on top of the mushroom. Garnish with sesame seeds and a sprinkle of chopped scallions.
Serve with sweet potato fries or a side salad.
Balances the sweetness of the teriyaki.
Complements the savory flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A modern twist on traditional Japanese flavors adapted for Western palates.
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