Vegetables · Dried

Dried shiitake mushrooms

Also called dried black mushrooms, dried Chinese mushrooms, flower mushrooms, hoshi shiitake

Dried shiitake caps with a much stronger, smoky umami than fresh; soaked to a meaty texture for Chinese braises, dumplings, stir-fries and vegetarian dashi.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodDried mixed mushrooms

    Less intense and less smoky; texture varies.

  • T2 · GoodDried porcini

    Earthy European flavour rather than smoky-savoury; same soaking trick.

  • T2 · GoodShiitake mushrooms

    Fresh is much milder, less meaty-chewy and gives no soaking liquor. (use 6× the amount)

Cook with Dried shiitake mushrooms