Shiitake
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Shiitake mushrooms are historically very popular in Asian cuisine like stir-fry's or noodle dishes, but are also fantastic for soups, pasta and risotto too. They have a unique appearance with a broad brown cap and light coloured, fine gills.
Shiitake mushrooms are made up of around 75% water, which is significantly less than most other mushrooms. This results in a meaty flesh with a slightly chewy texture and they tend to hold their size throughout the cooking process.
Did you know? In Japanese, Shii means 'from a hardwood tree' and take (pronounced "Taa-Key") means mushroom.
How to prepare:
- Do not peel
- Wipe with a damp cloth if needed
- Remove
- Do not overcook
Flavour:
Shiitake mushrooms have a full-bodied, earthy and slightly smokey flavour, filled with umami. Their meaty flesh has a firm and slightly chewy texture.