Recipe: crispy roasted maitake steaks
Slice clusters into slabs, oil and season them, then roast under a heavy skillet. Remove the weight, flip, and finish until crisp.
Fast method
- Slice clusters vertically into 1-inch slabs.
- Rub with olive oil, smoked paprika, and sea salt.
- Roast on a hot baking sheet weighted with cast iron for 15 minutes.
- Remove the weight, flip, and roast 10 more minutes.
Cook times
| Method | Time | Done when |
|---|---|---|
| Pressed roast | 25 min | Crisp ruffled edges. |
Small fixes that matter
- Keep slabs thick so they hold together.
- Use pressure for better browning.
- Roast until the ruffled edges crisp.
Good with
steak plates, polenta, rice bowls, salads.
Use it in
- Pressed maitake steaks: Roast thick slabs under cast iron until the ruffled edges crisp.