Korean Grilled Mixed Mushrooms
Mushroom-gui is a Korean grilled mixed mushroom dish combining king oyster, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms, seasoned simply with butter, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Each mushroom variety contributes a different texture: king oyster offers a dense, meaty chew from its thick stem, shiitake delivers concentrated umami from its cap, and oyster mushrooms add a delicate, silky shred. The key technique is to resist stirring the mushrooms after placing them in the pan-their high water content must evaporate first before the surfaces can brown and develop flavor. Adding butter partway through rather than at the start prevents it from burning while still infusing the mushrooms with its richness.
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare mushrooms into serving-sized pieces.
- 2
Heat grill or pan and melt butter.
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Add mushrooms, season with salt, pepper, and garlic, and grill.
- 4
Grill until moisture evaporates and mushrooms turn golden.
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Transfer to a plate and serve.
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