# Fried Pickled Mushrooms These Homemade Breaded Pickled Shiitake Bites Rival the Momofuku Version By M | Published 2014-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickled-mushroom References: [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/07/crispy-pickled-shiitake-from-pitt-cue-co-the.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Pitt-Cue-Co-Cookbook-Adams/dp/1845337565/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Momofuku restaurant and bar in NYC is known for their [fried pickle mushroom bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-bites) that are simply to die for. These [breaded mushroom balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungitarian-crab-cakes) are so incredible that the chefs at Pitt Cue Co. created a similar recipe that foodies can enjoy making at home. These [pickled shiitake mushrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpacked-pickled-vegetables) are incredibly easy to make and worth every bite. First you have to pickle your mushrooms so that they have a sour acidic taste to them. Simply rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms for up to 6 hours and soak them in a mix of soya sauce, sugar, ginger, star anise, cider vinegar and licorice root. After three days you can toss this picked mushrooms into a batter of flour, egg, milk and panko breadcrumbs. Fry these mushrooms up till they're golden brown. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fried Pickled Mushrooms:** Exploring new flavors and ingredients in fried snacks presents an opportunity for innovative culinary experiences. - **Homemade Breaded Snacks:** Creating DIY versions of popular restaurant dishes taps into the demand for unique and customizable food options. - **Pickling Techniques:** Experimenting with different pickling methods allows for the creation of unique and flavorful mushroom-based dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Culinary/food Service:** Food establishments can offer variations of fried pickled mushrooms to cater to customers seeking adventurous and delicious appetizers. - **Diy-food Kits and Home Cooking:** Companies can develop meal kits that include all the ingredients necessary to make homemade breaded pickled mushroom bites, providing convenience and culinary exploration at home. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore the production of innovative pickling techniques and mushroom-based snacks to meet the growing demand for unique and tasty food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deep-Fried Proprietary Pickle Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-fried-pickles.md) - [Fried Mushroom QSR Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-mushrooms.md) - [Deep-Fried QSR Pickle Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-pickles.md) - [Ultra-Crunchy Mushroom Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popadelics.md) - [Fried Pickle Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-pickles-with-ranch.md) - [Shiitake Mushroom Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiitake-mushroom-crisps.md) - [Fried Pickle-Based Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-pickle-wedges.md) - [Deep-Fried Pickle Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-pickle-dip.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Mochi Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-mochi-ice-cream.md)