Kitchen Pride Mushrooms [Varieties Shiitake]

Mushroom Varieties


		Shiitake (Oak, Chinese or Black Forest) (Lentinus edodes) DESCRIPTION / FLAVOR: Range in color from tan to dark brown with broad, umbrella-shaped caps, wide open veils and tan gills. Caps have a soft, spongy texture. When cooked, they're rich and woodsy with a meaty texture. SHELF LIFE: Shiitakes can last for up to 14 days. Keep refrigerated in porous paper bags. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: * Shiitakes are best if cooked and adapt well to most cooking techniques. * They add a meaty flavor and texture to stir-fry's, pastas, soups, entrees and side dishes. SPECIAL NOTE: * Follow handling instructions. Before using tear off and discard tough woody stem. Discarded stems can be used to flavor stocks.