Vegetables · Fresh
Shiitake mushrooms
Also called fresh shiitake, shiitake, xiang gu, pyogo
Brown-capped mushrooms with a firm texture and a deep, savoury, slightly smoky flavour; key in stir-fries, ramen, hotpots and dumplings.
- A kind of Mushrooms
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodChestnut mushrooms
Milder and less smoky-savoury; brown well.
- T2 · GoodDried shiitake mushrooms
Soak first; more intense and chewier, and the soaking water adds depth. (use 0.3× the amount)
- T2 · GoodKing oyster mushrooms
Meaty texture but much milder; season more.
- T3 · In a pinchOyster mushrooms
Softer and much milder, without the deep savoury flavour.
Cook with Shiitake mushrooms
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