Shiitake Mushroom Slices

Shiitake Mushroom Slices - Pre-Sliced Dried Mushrooms with Earthy, Umami Taste

• Dried & Sliced Shiitakes - Easy to Rehydrate
• Deep, Rich, Smoky Flavor adds Umami Taste and Meaty Texture
• Ideal for Traditional Chinese Dishes, Asian-Inspired or Vegan Mains, Sides, Soups
• Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Vegan

OliveNation shiitake mushroom slices are dehydrated for superior shelf life and pre-sliced for ease of use. Known and prized around the world for their rich, earthy umami taste, these versatile dried fungi taste delicious in many different dishes. Try our pre-sliced shiitake mushrooms in stir fry recipes, dumpling and roll fillings, in savory breads, in rice and pasta dishes, or in soups, stews, and broths. The long shelf life of these dehydrated fungi makes them ideal for use in prepared dry mixes as well as a pantry staple for home, institutional and restaurant food service applications. Bulk sliced shiitake mushrooms are easy to store, but easy to rehydrate for use as anything from a main protein in vegan dishes, a flavor-enhancing umami element in chopped fillings, and a rich, earthy ingredient adding meaty texture and taste to rice, pasta, savory bread, or Asian-inspired recipes.

How to Substitute Dried Shiitake Mushrooms for Fresh:

Substitute 1 ounce of dried shiitake for approximately 8 ounces of fresh mushrooms.

How to Rehydrate Shiitake Mushrooms:

First rinse the mushrooms until they are fully clean. Rehydrate in warm (not boiling) water, wine, or stock for 20 to 30 minutes, then drain and use as desired. In addition, the liquid used for rehydrating can be retained and used to add additional depth of flavor to stocks, soups, or sauces.

Other Names for Shiitake Mushrooms:

• Donko / Donko Shiitake
• Black Forest Mushroom
• Black Winter Mushroom
• Brown Oak Mushroom
• Golden Oak Mushroom
• Sawtooth Oak Mushroom
• Oakwood Mushroom
• Latin Name: Lentinula edodes