Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

Deep, smoky, the one you already know, but fresher.

Resting

In the pan

Stems off (save for stock). Caps whole or halved, medium-high heat, oil, until the edges curl.

In the fridge

Paper bag, 7–10 days.

In the room

Fruits at roughly 14–18 °C and high humidity. A block gives two or three harvests, a week or two apart.

Try it as

  • Roasted with soy and sugar
  • Dashi
  • Sliced raw-thin into salad, dressed

Pairs with

Soy, ginger, sesame, rice, scallions

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