The Shiitake Mushroom, Lentinula edodes, has been grown in Japan and China for over six thousand years.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Basidiomycota
- Class: Agaricomycetes
- Order: Agaricales
- Family: Tricholomataceae or Marasmiaceae or Omphalotaceae
- Genus: Lentinula
- Species: Lentinula edodes
Shiitake Mushroom Merchandise
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How are Shiitake mushrooms used in cooking?(1 Answer)
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When preparing shiitake mushrooms, you should always remove the stems because they can be tough and “woody.” Sauteing is considered one of the best ways of preparing shiitake ...
How can I grow shiitake mushrooms?
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I hope your not in a hurry. 1. Buy 25 shiitake mushroom plugs (per log). These are wooden dowels that are colonized by shiitake mushroom mycelium. They are ...
Any good quinoa recipes out there? Looking for something to cook tonight.(1 Answer)
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Mystic Mushroom and Quinoa Chowder Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 "A tasty soup with mushrooms and quinoa; great as ...
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Fast Facts
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Fact:
Edible mushroom
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Also called
Xianggu
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Father of Shiitake farming in USA
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Used mostly in Japanese and Chinese cuisine
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May have anti-tumor properties
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Fact:
Shiitake means "mushroom of the tree" in Japanese
