Maitake Wild Rice Salad

By Leslie Blythe  , , , , ,

September 5, 2022

Maitake mushrooms sometimes called Hen-of-the-Woods, or "dancing mushrooms" in Japan, are found at the base of trees, particularly old-growth oaks or maples. Compared to other mushrooms, maitake has shown better results in preventing and treating cancer and other health conditions. Maitake also has a positive effect on overall immunity. This Maitake Wild Rice Salad uses walnuts, which pair well with the nutty wild rice. I actually used a wild rice blend which is finished with lemon juice.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

½ cup raw walnut pieces

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons yellow onion, finely chopped

6 ounces maitake mushrooms, roughly chopped

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

¾ teaspoon fine sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup dry wild rice, cooked according to package directions and cooled

1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Directions

1Toast the walnut pieces over medium-high heat in a large, dry skillet. Stir often and cook for 3 minutes, or until you begin to smell their nutty aroma. Remove from the heat and transfer the nuts to a bowl to cool.

2Add the olive oil to the skillet and return it to medium heat. Add the onions. Cook, stirring often for 1 minute. The onion will begin to turn golden brown in spots as it cooks in the oil. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes. They will soften and shrink, but still have a somewhat firm bite. Stir in the walnuts and cook for another 30 seconds.

3Remove the skillet from the heat and add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let cool to room temperature.

4Transfer the rice to a large bowl. Add the mushrooms. Toss to mix the ingredients. Sprinkle with chives before serving at room temperature or chilled.

Recipe from Mushroom Council.

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