Shitake Mushrooms

English Name: Shitake Mushrooms
Korean Name: 표고버섯
Romanized: Pyogo Boseot
Scientific Name: Lentinula edodes
Storage: Keep in a dark, cool, dry place.
Classified Under: Dried Fruits & Vegetables
Wikipedia Entry

Dried shitake mushrooms are a key ingredient in making Korean vegan vegetable stock. It adds a deep umami flavor along with kelp. When making broth, you must used dried as the drying process brings out a deep flavor not present in fresh mushrooms. 

Fresh shiitake mushrooms are used to make stir fries and soups.

Dried/Fresh Shitake mushrooms are easily found in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese grocery stores.

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Korean Dried Shitake Mushrooms

Dried Shitake Mushrooms Close Up

Various Shitake Mushrooms at Korean Grocery Store