Homemade 100% Pure Organic Shitake Mushroom Powder

After sharing the Homemade 100% Pure Ikan Bilis Powder, here’s how i make my 100% Pure Organic Shitake Mushroom Powder. Where to get Organic SHitake Mushroom? I bought mine from Zen Xin, Pasir Panjang. I believe you can get it from most organic shops too. Why do we choose Organic Mushrooms? Reason is simple, mushrooms are like sponges, they absorb everything very easily, so can you imagine them absorbing the pesticides? then we feed them to our precious family members? Also, the organic mushrooms do not have additives, no preservations and it is delicious to be eaten just like this. The shop keeper told me, all organic produce are safe to be eaten without washing. But, to be safe, i still wash and clean them! 

These are the 2 types of Organic SHitake Mushroom that i use for the powder

    
Want to know how i prepare the powder? 

Here’s what you need.

150g Organic Shitake Mushroom

yes, nothing but mushrooms!! 🙂

Steps:

1.First, take a piece of clean cloth, wet it then use it to wipe & clean the mushrooms. Do not wash and soak them as the nutrients will be gone and it will not smell as good. I also use a brush to brush its surface. 

2. Cut it into smaller pieces , just like this 

3. Then put them in an oven 160degrees/15-20 min. they should come out smelling heavenly and slightly crispy. 
  
  

4. Then place everything in the Thermomix Bowl, blend it till you achieve your desired powder texture. turbo 2sec/3 times 

  
I’ve been using this powder alot in my cooking to increase the fragrance. It is soooo good! I think my powder will be gone by next week! next round, i’ll be making a bigger batch to be distributed to my friends and family! Do you want some too? Message me or drop me an email!

I personally prefer mushroom powder over the Ikan bilis powder. Ikan Bilis is preserved and it is inevitable to add in Salt while they sun and preserve them. Hence, ikan bilis powder is slightly salted ( despite washing and soaking before making them into powder, the ikan bilis powder is still slightly salted). However, Ikan bilis is a good source of calcium. This mushroom powder is 100% pure with a rich , earthy, robust flavor. Use this powder in soups, sauces, stuffings and stews. You may also rub it on the meat while you marinate them. Guess i will just have to alternate them in my cooking to give my girl healthy and delicious homecooked food.