Practical ingredient guide
Shiitake mushrooms
Fresh brown-capped mushrooms with firm flesh and an umami flavour. Values refer to fresh, not dried, mushrooms.
Vegetables
All year round
Home-style
What it offers and why to use it
Fresh brown-capped mushrooms with firm flesh and an umami flavour. Values refer to fresh, not dried, mushrooms. Wipe clean, slice and sauté until thoroughly cooked. Do not serve raw.
Flavour profile
Rich, earthy and umami.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose firm caps that feel dry. Remove tough stalks before weighing.
Store
Refrigerate in breathable packaging and avoid soaking.
Prepare
Wipe clean, slice and sauté until thoroughly cooked. Do not serve raw.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs with potato, rice and olive oil.
How to substitute it
Another vegetable changes the texture and requires adjusted cooking.
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