Shiitake
Lentinula Edodus
Savoury mushroom, perfect for Asian dishes, long shelf-life and easy to prepare.
Description
After the white mushroom, the Shiitake is the most grown mushroom in the world. The Shiitake comes from Asia. In China and Japan, this mushroom is often used in the kitchen and renowned for its healing powers. Although the mushroom grows wild in Asia, it is also often cultivated there and in Europe. In the Netherlands, we often cultivate this mushroom on parcels filled with sawdust. This is how we do it at our nursery, too. The Shiitake features a light/dark brown cap which is usually speckled with white dots. The taste of the Shiitake is savoury and the bite is sturdy. The Shiitake has a long shelf-life and is available in many sizes. The Shiitake is ideal in Asian mixes.
Nutrition value per 100 g
Nutrition value per 100 g
| energy | 273/110 kcal/kJ |
| fat | 0,2 g |
| – of which saturated | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1,7 g |
| – of which sugars | 0,2 g |
| Fibres | 3,7 g |
| Protein | 2,7 g |
| salt | 0 g |
Delicious
Delicious
Shiitakes are perfect for all kinds of Asian dishes, ranging from curries to noodle soup. Shiitakes taste best when first quickly fried in a wok or frying pan. Give them enough time to stew or boil. The stem of the larger Shiitake is quite tough, that is why it should be separated from the cap and sliced into pieces before cooking. The over-sized versions can best be sliced into strips.
Healthy
Healthy
The Shiitake has been grown in the Far East for centuries and is renowned for its healing powers. The high vitamin B and C content bolster immunity and the Shiitake also lowers blood pressure and your cholesterol level. In Japan, it is consumed as a preventative measure against cancer.
