<\/a>Shiitake deshidratadas extra super calidad (SKY SWAN) 70g<\/a>
3,89 \u20ac<\/span>
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<\/a>Shiitake extra 4-5cm (SKY SWAN) 1kg<\/a>
25,99 \u20ac<\/span>
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Shiitake mushrooms have been considered a revered food in Japan and China for more than 2,000 years. Today, along with soya and sushi, it is the most common oriental food in Western dishes. Shiitake has probably become the most popular and cultivated Asian mushroom in the world. But what makes them so special? The reason why this small fruit is so important in their culture is because of its multiple health benefits. Its medicinal properties in combination with its intense flavour and smoky aroma have been the key factors why this mushroom is now a “must” in any kind of cuisine.<\/p>\n
The word “shiitake” is a Japanese word derived from “shii”, a variety of oak on which this type of mushroom usually grows, and “take”, which means mushroom in Japanese. Shiitake mushrooms are brown in colour, darker in the centre and lighter on the outside. They are easy to recognise by their large cap, which can be up to 25 centimetres in diameter. You can also tell them apart by their earthy aroma and their smooth, juicy texture, which is capable of enrapturing any palate.<\/p>\n
This mushroom grows naturally twice a year, in spring and autumn, on the wood of certain trees such as oak, beech, eucalyptus or holm oak. It is also possible to grow it on natural or synthetic substrates, usually made from straw or sawdust. However, the most common way to find them is in dried form, although in Asian countries it is easier to buy them fresh. But be careful! It is important to bear in mind that if you use dried mushrooms, their flavour will be much more intense than in their fresh version and, therefore, the way to cook both versions is also different.<\/p>\n
You can buy shiitake mushrooms in our online shop or in our shops in Barcelona and Madrid.<\/p>\n