Umami Bomb Asian Delight (Printable)

Earthy mushrooms, seaweed, pickled daikon, and crunchy nuts combine for a flavor-packed Asian-inspired presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mushrooms & Earthy Delights

01 - 7 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz king oyster mushrooms, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz enoki mushrooms, trimmed
04 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
05 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
06 - 1 tsp mirin (optional)

→ Seaweed & Ocean Flavors

07 - 8–10 sheets roasted seaweed snacks
08 - 1.8 oz seasoned seaweed salad
09 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips

→ Umami Accents

10 - 3.5 oz pickled daikon radish, sliced
11 - 3.5 oz pickled ginger
12 - 2.1 oz edamame, shelled and steamed
13 - 1.4 oz black garlic cloves, peeled
14 - 1.4 oz fermented black beans, rinsed and drained

→ Crunch & Garnish

15 - 2.8 oz roasted cashews or peanuts
16 - 1.4 oz fried shallots
17 - 1 small bunch fresh coriander, leaves picked
18 - 1 small bunch chives, finely chopped
19 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Dipping Sauces

20 - 2 fl oz ponzu sauce
21 - 2 fl oz spicy sesame dressing

# Directions:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shiitake and king oyster mushrooms. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until golden. Add soy sauce and mirin, toss, and cook for one additional minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 - Blanch enoki mushrooms in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain and set aside to cool.
03 - Arrange all sautéed and blanched mushrooms in overlapping fan patterns on a large platter or serving board.
04 - Form additional fans using roasted seaweed snacks, nori strips, and seasoned seaweed salad on the board.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with pickled daikon radish, pickled ginger, edamame, black garlic cloves, and fermented black beans.
06 - Scatter roasted cashews or peanuts, fried shallots, fresh coriander leaves, chopped chives, and red chili slices across the board for texture and color contrast.
07 - Place ponzu sauce and spicy sesame dressing into small bowls and nestle them onto the board.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors and dip as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a flavor explosion that feels luxurious but comes together in under an hour, making you look like a culinary genius without the stress
  • Every bite delivers a different sensation, umami layered on umami, so your guests will keep reaching for just one more piece
  • The beauty of the arrangement means it doubles as edible art, turning your table into something Instagram worthy before anyone even takes a bite
02 -
  • The sautéed mushrooms must cool completely before plating, otherwise they'll weep moisture and make your beautiful arrangement look sad and soggy, a lesson learned through trial and error
  • Don't assemble more than 15 minutes before serving, because the contrast between fresh crunch and tender ingredients is where the magic lives, and it fades quickly once they sit
03 -
  • Prep all ingredients the morning of, storing them separately so assembly takes just minutes and everything arrives at the table at peak freshness
  • If your board is going to sit for even a few minutes, keep any wet elements like pickled vegetables in small bowls beside the board rather than directly on it, so moisture doesn't compromise the dry, crunchy elements
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