Shiitake - Box 50gr

Shiitake - Box 50gr

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Lentinula Edodus

A spicy mushroom, perfect for Asian dishes, keeps well and is easy to prepare. Dried Shiitake are the most common form of Shiitake found in Asia. 

Description

After the white button mushroom, the shiitake is the most cultivated mushroom in the world. The shiitake has an Asian origin. In China and Japan it is widely used in cooking and praised for its medicinal properties. Although the mushroom occurs in nature in Asia, it is often grown there, just like in Europe. In the Netherlands, this cultivation takes place mainly on packages filled with sawdust. Also in our nursery. The shiitake has a light brown to dark brown cap that is usually covered with light white flecks. The taste of the shiitake is spicy and the bite is firm. Shiitake is a long-life mushroom and available in different sizes. Shiitake is ideal in Asian mixes.

 

Nutritional 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
fiber 3,7 g
protein 2,7 g
salt 0 g


Yummy

Shiitakes fit perfectly in Asian dishes, from curry to noodle soup. Shiitakes are best when they are first fried in a wok or frying pan. Give them time to stew or cook. The stalk of (larger) shiitake is quite stiff, so it is removed from the hat before use and finely chopped added to the dish. Larger ones are best cut into strips before use.

Healthy

Shiitake has been cultivated in the Far East for centuries and is praised for its medicinal properties. Vitamins B and C increase resistance and shiitake lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It is also used in Japan as a means of prevention against certain types of cancer.