Umami Bomb Asian Delight (Print View)

A stunning blend of mushrooms, seaweed, pickled accents, and nuts arranged for an unforgettable flavor experience.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shiitake and king oyster mushrooms, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until golden. Stir in soy sauce and mirin, cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and cool.
02 - Blanch enoki mushrooms in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain and allow to cool.
03 - Arrange all prepared mushrooms in overlapping fan shapes on a large serving platter.
04 - Create fans using roasted seaweed snacks, nori strips, and seaweed salad, placing them alongside the mushrooms.
05 - Fill gaps with pickled daikon, pickled ginger, steamed edamame, black garlic cloves, and fermented black beans.
06 - Scatter roasted nuts, fried shallots, fresh coriander leaves, chopped chives, and optional red chili slices over the board to enhance texture and color.
07 - Place ponzu and spicy sesame dressing in small bowls, nestling them into the board. Serve immediately, encouraging combination and dipping as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-quality but comes together faster than ordering takeout, making you feel like a culinary artist without the stress
  • Every bite is an umami explosion that satisfies even the most devoted meat-eaters, proving vegetables can be the star of the show
  • The variety means everyone finds something they love, and the interactive dipping element makes it feel like a shared adventure
02 -
  • Don't oversauté those mushrooms—the moment they turn golden and the pan looks a bit dry, take them off the heat, or they'll become tough and lose that tender bite that makes them special
  • Arrange your board no more than thirty minutes before serving, or the fried shallots will lose their crispness and some components will start to wilt—timing is everything with this one
03 -
  • Buy your ingredients the day before and let the pickled items sit in their liquid overnight—they develop deeper flavor and the board tastes even more sophisticated
  • If you're nervous about the board wilting, keep the cooled mushrooms and all components in separate containers until thirty minutes before serving, then arrange everything fresh—your guests will taste the difference in the crispness of every element
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