Japanese bamboo shoot / shiitake salad

Japanese bamboo shoot / shiitake salad

The crunchy texture of bamboo shoots is prized for salads and stir fries in Japan. Fresh bamboo shoots, which need to be boiled for 15 minutes before using.

10 fresh shiitake mushrooms, blanched and drained

3 bamboo shoots, blanched and drained 

4 tbsp mirin

4 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil
freshly ground black pepper
2 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced 
small bunch fresh coriander finely chopped

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Slice shiitake mushrooms finely and put into a serving bowl. Cut bamboo shoots in half lengthways, then slice thinly and add to bowl.

Mix together miring, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil. Pour it over mushrooms and bamboo shoots. Add a good grinding of pepper and most of the spring onions and toss well. Cover salad and let it marinate for 30 minutes.

In same serving bowl or individual bowls, scatter remaining spring onions over salad and garnish with coriander.