DRIED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Deep, Savory Umami for Just About Everything

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is one of the world's most beloved culinary mushrooms—and dried Shiitake might be even better than fresh when you want big, concentrated mushroom flavor.

Drying intensifies Shiitake's naturally rich, savory character, creating a deep umami flavor with woodsy, smoky notes and a wonderfully meaty texture once rehydrated.

Use the whole mushrooms and pieces when you want Shiitake to be part of the meal, or reach for Shiitake powder when you want an easy way to sneak serious mushroom flavor into soups, sauces, gravies, seasonings, and just about anything savory.

🍄 Why You'll Love It

• 🍜 Umami Powerhouse – Deep, rich mushroom flavor instantly adds complexity to soups, broths, sauces, noodles, and rice dishes.
• 🥩 Meaty Texture – Rehydrated Shiitake has a satisfying chew that works beautifully in both vegetarian and meat-based dishes.
• 🥄 Whole or Powdered – Choose whole mushrooms and pieces for cooking or powder for quick, concentrated flavor.
• 🌿 Naturally Contains Beta-Glucans – Shiitake naturally contains fungal polysaccharides, including beta-glucans.
• 🏡 Pantry Friendly – Dried mushrooms are easy to keep on hand whenever dinner needs a little fungal intervention.

What Does Shiitake Taste Like?

Shiitake has a distinctive flavor that's:

• Deeply savory
• Umami-rich
• Earthy
• Woodsy
• Slightly smoky
• Almost buttery when cooked

It's fantastic with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame, scallions, rice, noodles, eggs, vegetables, chicken, beef, pork, and seafood.

Basically, Shiitake doesn't have a lot of enemies in the kitchen.

💧 How to Rehydrate Dried Shiitake

1. Place the dried Shiitake mushrooms in a bowl.
2. Cover completely with warm water.
3. Soak until soft and fully rehydrated.
4. Remove the mushrooms and gently squeeze out excess water.
5. Remove tough stems if necessary.
6. Slice or chop and cook thoroughly before eating.

And save that soaking liquid!

Strain it well and use it as mushroom broth in soups, ramen, sauces, gravy, risotto, or anything else that could use an extra hit of umami.

🥄 How to Use Shiitake Powder

Shiitake powder is essentially a secret weapon for savory cooking.

Try it in:

• Soups and broths
• Sauces and gravies
• Stews
• Ramen
• Stir-fries
• Rice and risotto
• Dry rubs
• Meat and vegetable seasonings
• Marinades
• Burgers and meatloaf
• Roasted vegetables
• Savory compound butter

Start with a small amount and add more to taste.

🍳 Easy Shiitake Garlic Sauté

Rehydrate dried Shiitake mushrooms until tender, then drain and gently squeeze out excess water.

Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned.

Add minced garlic, a splash of soy sauce, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for another minute or two.

Finish with sliced scallions and serve over rice, noodles, eggs, grilled meat, or vegetables.

Simple. Ridiculously good.

What's Included

Whole & Pieces
Ingredients: Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (Lentinula edodes)

Powder
Ingredients: Ground Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (Lentinula edodes)