Healthy Food Database
Shiitake mushrooms have dark brown caps and white gills, unlike white mushrooms with white caps and brown gills. Shiitake mushrooms have a unique, chewy texture and subtle flavour. Shiitake are very popular in Japanese cuisine. The Chinese regard shiitakes very highly, believing they strengthen the immune system. They are also thought to help decrease fat.
Category: Fungus
In Season: Spring
To Buy:
Buy fresh or dried.
Fresh shiitake are available from good greengrocers and usually packed in plastic trays covered in plastic. They should be firm and dry - not withered or slimy.
Dry shiitake are available from Asian stores or good supermarkets.
To Store:
Store in a single layer on a plate lined with slightly damp kitchen paper in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Dried shiitake should be stored in an airtight container, otherwise the smell will take over the kitchen.
Tips & Tricks:
Trim off the stalks, as they will always be tough.
Cooking Tips:
Dried shiitake must be soaked in hot water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Remove stalks.
Grill, saute or braise fresh shiitake.
Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.1
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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