Should Be in Your Pantry

Dried shiitake mushrooms are such a foundation of Asian cooking. They also has a much stronger aroma and flavor compared to fresh shiitake mushroom. Their excellent flavor boosting powers makes these mushrooms a great addition to stir fry, sauces, stews, soups, casseroles, and more. I buy thick ones with fissures, preferably from Japan as they are better quality. I soak them in warm water to speed up the process. Wait!!!! Don’t throw the liquid away! Even the liquid is nice as a broth which I simply add to dishes like any other broth. they take on a meaty texture. The stems are somewhat chewy. If you haven’t yet fallen in love with shiitake mushrooms, now is the time. Should Be in Your Pantry.