Clearspring Organic Shiitake Mushrooms – 40g

Shiitake are one of the Easts most exotic and delicious foods, with a subtle woody taste that adds gourmet flair to almost any dish. Our Organic Shiitake Mushrooms (sometimes spelt shitake) are carefully grown, selected and dried to offer the full depth of flavour and aroma that is highly prized in both Eastern and Western cuisine. The variety used is characterised by large, well-developed caps, which makes them easy to reconstitute and use in everyday cooking. The word Shiitake means (shii=oak tree, take=mushroom) that have a long history of use.. Low Fat. Low Sugar. Very Low Salt. High in Protein. High in Fibre. Low in Saturated Fat. Yeast Free. Organic. Vegan. IngredientsDried shiitake mushrooms* (Lentinula edodes). *organically grownAllergens inboldTo prepare Clearspring Shiitake:. Leave to soak for about 30-45 minutes in water. Remove any hard stems. Slice if desired. Cook with grains, stir-fries, vegetables, and soups.. For a flavourful Japanese Dashi broth, boil a few mushrooms and their soaking water with some Kombu sea vegetables for 15 minutes then season with shoyu or tamari and mirin to taste.. *Please note packaging may vary