Shiitake Mushroom

Shiitake mushrooms are the second most commonly consumed mushroom in the world after the button mushroom. They are valued for their umami flavor and chewy, dense texture. Shiitake mushrooms are best fried, sautéd, steamed or grilled. They are extensively used in stir-fries, miso soup, vegetarian dashi, stuffed in omelets or mixed into pasta. They pair well with almost everything from broccoli to red wine. Shiitake mushrooms are native to East Asia, they're tan to dark brown in colour with cap size between 2-4 inches.