But that would be a big mistake as far as flavor, texture, and complexity in mushroom-centric recipes. With that in mind, this recipe roundup singles out shiitake mushrooms, which are considered ...

Fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms are a popular ingredient in various East Asian cuisines. They have an earthy, meaty flavor that adds a rich quality to many vegetarian and vegan recipes.

There's always that one person who wants to switch similar-looking ingredients in a recipe, but when it comes to mushrooms, ...

Japan is one of the leading producers of shiitake mushrooms. These mushrooms are notoriously difficult to cultivate on a commercial scale — especially when using the 1,000-year-old Japanese ...

Shiitake mushrooms are appreciated not only as a favored ingredient in numerous meals, but also renowned for their possible health advantages. Recently, there’s been a rise in the popularity of ...

This story appears in the March 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. Mushrooms are everywhere — on forest floors, in gardens, in networks connecting below our feet. The largest organism ...

“Wiping mushrooms is the best way to clean them,” says Jones. A damp paper towel makes it quick and easy to wipe off any bits of dirt. Avoid submerging mushrooms in water, as their spongy ...

The aromatics and umami-packed mushrooms and miso bring leagues-deep flavor. Freeze it in Souper Cube trays, and pop a cube into dishes where you want a gingery kick. It’s satisfying ...

Shiitake are now cultivated in Britain and can be bought fresh or dried. Snip off the hard stems (but don’t discard them – add to soups and stock). Shiitake go well with pork, meat and steamed ...

Shiitake go well with pork, meat and steamed fish; they can also be mixed with ordinary cultivated mushrooms. FAQs about BBC Food ...