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Flavor:
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Rich and woodsy; develops a meaty texture when cooked. |
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Storage and Handling:
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Upon receiving, immediately refrigerate both bulk and prepackaged shiitake mushrooms in the shipping container. Maintain storage temperature between 34-38 degrees F and humidity between 85-90%.
Do not stack heavier produce items on top of the mushrooms or store them near odors. Rotate stock on a first-in, first-out basis.
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Suggested Usage:
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Best when cooked, and adapts well to most cooking techniques. Adds a meaty flavor and texture to stir-frys, pastas, soups, entrées and side dishes.
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SHIITAKE (OAK, CHINESE OR BLACK FOREST) |
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Popularized by their usage in Asian cuisine, Shiitake range in color from tan to dark brown. Broad, umbrella-shaped caps, wide veils and tan gills characterize them. |
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