Jul 14 2026
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Tuna Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time1h
Serves2

field peas, matsutake, tat-soi, tapioca noodle, mushroom dashi

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Ingredients

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Field Peas

Matsutake Mushrooms

Tapioca Noodles

Mushroom Dashi

Method

Field Peas Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Field Peas

    In a small pot, add 1 cup of field peas and 1 tsp of salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Matsutake Mushrooms Preparation

  1. 2

    Sauté Matsutake Mushrooms

    In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbs of olive oil. Once hot, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 200 g of sliced matsutake mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are tender and golden. Set aside.

Tat-soi Preparation

  1. 3

    Sauté Tat-soi Greens

    In the same skillet used for the mushrooms, add 2 cups of tat-soi greens and 1 tbs of sesame oil. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the greens are wilted but still vibrant. Set aside.

Tapioca Noodles Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook Tapioca Noodles

    In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 100 g of tapioca noodles and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes until they are translucent. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Mushroom Dashi Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Mushroom Dashi

    In a pot, combine 4 cups of water with 3 pieces of dried shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain the dashi into a separate bowl and stir in 2 tbs of soy sauce and 1 tbs of mirin.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    In a large bowl, layer the cooked field peas, sautéed matsutake mushrooms, and tat-soi greens. Add the cooked tapioca noodles on top. Finally, pour the mushroom dashi over the assembled ingredients and serve warm.

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