• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Vegan in the Freezer

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Free eBook and Subscribe!
  • About Me
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Free eBook and Subscribe!
  • About Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Grilled Thai Marinated Maitake Mushrooms

    Published: August 11, 2019. Last Updated: July 29, 2020 by: Ginny McMeans

    • Facebook
    Jump to Recipe -
    Two photos of maitake mushrooms.One is of grilled mushrooms poking up out of a white bowl and the other is an overhead view of maitake mushrooms being frilled in a grill pan.
    Front view of marinated Maitake mushroom side dish sitting on a wooden trivet.

    This Maitake Mushroom recipe is a side dish to cherish. Thai Marinated Maitake mushrooms are glistening with a flavorful Asian marinade and the grilled mushrooms hold together perfectly as hearty slices. One of the best tasting sides for the grill or grill pan. You will be amazed!

    Front glamour view of a glistening grilled side dish.

    You know when you are planning a dinner for grilling and you would like to have an extra side dish for everyone? Well, this one is perfect.

    Who thinks of grilling a nice thick slice of an earthy marinated mushroom that tastes like an Asian specialty. Not many, not often but they should. The mushrooms also pick up the nice color of the marinade.

    Maitakes come to you as a big clump and for this dish, you make about ¾" thick slices straight through as you would a loaf of bread.

    See how pretty they are in the photo below? That is one clump and they slice apart very easily and they also hold together with no problem for grilling.

    Fresh produce spilling over in a green bowl.

    Where Do You Find Maitake Mushrooms

    My maitake mushroom sack came through the internet and this batch came from Whole Earth Harvest. When they arrived they looked perfectly clean with nothing to cut away. Check them out and clean them anyway, what the hey.

    Update: 2020. They only have dried maitake at the moment so I can't help

    Overhead view of a large bag of fresh mushrooms ordered over the internet.

    To do that; quickly run the mushrooms under water and then set them out on a paper towel. You don't want them to soak up any of the water.

    Mushrooms are absorbent and you want them to get as much of the marinade as possible. Then slice them as described above into nice thick slices for grilling. About ¾" thick.

    Place in a large casserole for marinating. our the prepared marinade over the top. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap or the casserole lid and place in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.

    Overhead view of sliced mushrooms marinating in a glass casserole.

    I used my grill pan but you could sure grill these on an actual grill. You could also put your pan on the grill, or use aluminum foil, for smaller pieces so that they don't fall through.

    The picture below shows how they will look after marinating and while you're finishing off the delicious grilled mushrooms.

    Grilled Thai Marinated Maitake Mushrooms glisten with a flavorful Asian marinade. One of the best sides for the grill or grill pan.

    I am not kidding when I say this is one of the best tasting side dishes out there.

    In the photo below I stacked the sliced and Thai Marinated grilled mushrooms side by side and let the tops flop over for a pretty display.

    Is this a Hen of the Woods Recipe?

    Yes! I forgot to mention that maitake mushrooms are also called Hen of the Woods. I bet you've heard of those.

    They can be harvested in America on oak trees and can weigh several pounds and one oak tree can possibly have several hens.

    If you're lucky enough to know where there is a tree holding such hens, cherish it. Also, make sure it's not on private land or in a state park. Foraging in those places is a big no-no.

    Luckily we can order them on the internet and enjoy the deliciously edible mushrooms.

    Grilled Thai Marinated Maitake Mushrooms glisten with a flavorful marinade. One of the best sides for the grill or grill pan. You will be amazed!

    What Do You Think?

    If you take a photo of your flavorful Maitake Mushroom Steaks I would love to see it. Follow me over on Instagram and tag me on your photo @vegan_in_the_freezer.

    Your opinion means a lot to me and if you'd like to leave a comment and possibly a star rating I'd love to hear your thoughts.

    Small plate with a forked grilled mushroom in front of side dish.

    This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

    A white boiwl is holding grilled mushrooms as if they were a bouquet.

    Grilled Thai Marinated Maitake Mushrooms

    Ginny McMeans
    Grilled Thai Marinated Maitake Mushrooms are glistening with a flavorful Asian marinade.
    4.6 from 15 votes
    Print Save Saved
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Marinating Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 22 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Grilling
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 281 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds Maitake mushrooms

    For the marinade

    • ¾ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup tamari
    • 6 wild leeks - cut into small pieces, or you could use scallions in a pinch
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 3 tablespoons white wine - dry, such as chardonnay
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Clean the maitake's by quickly running them under water. Set on paper towels to drain.
    • Slice in ¾" thick slices and lay out in a casserole dish or two for marinading.

    Making the marinade:

    • Add all of the marinade ingredients to a blender.
    • I forgot to mention that I got the wild leeks (ramps) from Whole Earth Harvest too!
    • Blend until everything is smooth and completely blended. It only takes about a minute.
    • Pour the marinade evenly over the prepared mushrooms.
    • Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
    • When ready to cook grill over medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side.
    • Ready to eat!

    Notes

    Grill about 3-5 minutes on each side for the perfect side dish.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 669mgPotassium: 706mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 1.9mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2.8mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This recipe has been updated from when it was originally published in the April of 2015. There have been photos added to help for the recipe directions.

    Subscribe and New Recipes Will Come Straight to Your Inbox!

    Click to Subscribe!

    Grilled Thai Marinated Maitake Mushrooms glisten with a flavorful Asian marinade. One of the best sides for the grill. You will be amazed!

    Grilled Thai Marinated Maitake Mushrooms glisten with a flavorful Asian marinade. One of the best sides for the grill or grill pan. You will be amazed!

    Grilled Thai Marinated Maitake Mushrooms glisten with a flavorful Asian marinade. You will be amazed!

    « Ice Cream Cone Recipe for Chia Waffle Cones
    Pineapple Coconut Popsicles »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Ginny McMeans

      April 06, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      I think the best bet is to fry them in a regular skillet Cynthia.

    « Older Comments

    Primary Sidebar

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube


    For years I dabbled in cooking vegan food, but since I became a mom it has become more important for me than ever. What I’m after is a great collection of healthy and not time-consuming vegan recipes that make the whole family look forward to meals together.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Privacy Policy
    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • About - Contact
    • Work with Me