Grilled maitake with soy sauce and mirin
Grilled maitake with soy sauce and mirin is a classic Japanese side dish featuring the feathery, ruffled maitake mushroom (also known as 'hen of the woods') grilled and glazed with a savory-sweet sauce. The dish highlights the mushroom's deep, earthy flavor, enhanced by the umami of soy sauce and the subtle sweetness of mirin, a Japanese rice wine. It is a staple in Japanese home cooking and izakaya (pub) menus, often enjoyed as a simple yet elegant appetizer or side.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates and fat, providing a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber. It is rich in B vitamins, potassium, and antioxidants, with a typical serving containing roughly 100-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) grilled maitake with soy sauce and mirin glaze · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Maitake mushrooms are prized in Japanese cuisine not only for their rich, umami flavor but also for their traditional use in folk medicine as an immune-boosting ingredient. The grilling method caramelizes the natural sugars in the mirin and soy sauce, creating a delightful contrast between the mushroom's meaty texture and the glossy, flavorful glaze.
