Shiitake are often dried and sold as preserved food in packages.

These must be rehydrated by soaking in water before using.

Many people prefer dried shiitake to fresh, considering that the sundrying process draws
out the umami flavour from the dried mushrooms by breaking down proteins into amino
acids and transforms ergosterol to vitamin D.

Shiitake are often dried and sold as preserved food in packages.

These must be rehydrated by soaking in water before using.

Many people prefer dried shiitake to fresh, considering that the sundrying process draws
out the umami flavour from the dried mushrooms by breaking down proteins into amino
acids and transforms ergosterol to vitamin D.