Shiitake
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About
Shiitake is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries, as well as being dried and exported to many countries around the world.
Information
Other names: shitake
Translations: Šitakē, シイタケ, شيتاكي, 표고버섯, Схиитаке, Шитаки, Шитаке, 香菇, Siitakesieniä, Xiitake
Tasting Notes
Flavors: umami, earthy, woody
Mouthfeel: Smooth