Shiitake Sauce
Centaur Shiitake Sauce 420g is a rich, savoury condiment made with 45% shiitake mushrooms for a deep umami flavour. The combination of earthy mushrooms, soybean paste, sesame, ginger, and spices creates a balanced taste that is both sweet and savoury, with a satisfying texture from the visible mushroom pieces.
This versatile shiitake mushroom sauce can be used in countless ways. It is perfect for adding instant flavour to stir fries, noodle dishes, bibimbap, rice bowls, and stews. You can also use it as a seasoning for vegetables or as a sauce base for soups. Whether you are cooking a quick midweek meal or experimenting with Asian-inspired recipes, this sauce delivers a restaurant-quality flavour in minutes.
Key Features:
- Contains 45% shiitake mushrooms for a rich, natural umami taste
- Made with soybean paste, sesame, and spices for depth of flavour
- Adds instant seasoning to stir fries, noodles, rice, and soups
- Size: 450g
Recipe Inspiration:
- Bibimbap with Shiitake Sauce: Top warm rice with sautéed vegetables, a fried egg, and a generous spoonful of shiitake sauce for a Korean-inspired meal.
- Shiitake Stir Fried Noodles: Toss cooked noodles with vegetables and shiitake sauce for a quick, umami-packed dinner.
- Mushroom Hotpot Broth: Stir shiitake sauce into vegetable or chicken stock for a deeply flavoured soup or hotpot base.
- Roasted Vegetables with Shiitake Glaze: Mix shiitake sauce with a little soy and brush over roasted vegetables for a glossy, savoury finish.
Can shiitake sauce be used as a cooking base?
Yes, shiitake sauce is excellent as a base for soups, stews, and braises, adding richness and depth of flavour.
Does this sauce taste strongly of mushrooms?
It has a pronounced mushroom flavour from the high shiitake content, balanced with savoury soybean paste and subtle spice.
Is Centaur Shiitake Sauce suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
It is suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans due to the use of soybean paste containing wheat, which may have been processed with non-vegan ingredients in traditional production methods.
Ingredients:
Shiitake mushroom 45%, SOYbean paste (SOYbean, WHEAT, Water, Salt) 38%, Refined SOYbean oil 16.2%, Chili 0.1%, SESAME 0.2%,Ginger 0.1%, Salt 0.2%, Spices 0.1%, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate (E202) 0.1%.
Allergens are highlighted in BOLD.
Suitable for a Vegetarian diet |
Y |
Suitable for a Vegan diet |
Y |
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