Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Soft, Tender, and Overflowing with Umami

These user-friendly dried shiitake mushrooms are thickly sliced and dried at 3 different temperatures. They have a tender texture, are softer than regular dried shiitake, and are packed with umami. They rehydrate quickly, saving you time in the kitchen, and the rehydrated liquid can, of course, be used as dashi (broth), but we also recommend enjoying them as they are.

While rich in aroma and umami, they have almost none of the distinctive earthy flavor found in fresh shiitake. Since they are dried to be moist and soft, when they absorb water, they regain a texture similar to fresh shiitake, offering a delightfully tender taste.

■ Softer than regular dried shiitake with a tender texture
■ Rehydrated liquid can be used as dashi
■ Almost no distinctive earthy flavor found in fresh shiitake
■ Softly dried, so they rehydrate thoroughly

How to Use Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Because they are carefully dried at low temperatures, a characteristic feature is that they rehydrate thoroughly, like fresh mushrooms. In addition to conventional ways of using dried shiitake, we also recommend using them as an ingredient in dishes to enjoy their meaty texture.

■ As dashi (broth) for seasoning soups and other dishes
■ To enjoy their meaty texture as an ingredient in a dish

Mackerel and Dried Shiitake Marinade: Canned mackerel is useful when you suddenly need another dish or for disaster preparedness. We created a recipe that proves you can make a proper side dish just by opening a can and mixing it. Recipe here

Shiitake and Dried Shrimp Okonomiyaki: This is an okonomiyaki made with dried vegetables and dried shrimp. While we made this recipe gluten-free and lectin-free, please substitute with flour or rice flour you have at home to make your favorite "okonomiyaki." Recipe here

Dried Shiitake Mushroom Product Overview

Ingredients: Onions (produced in Kyoto Prefecture)

Producer: Echie Farm  Aims for agriculture that is friendly to the environment and people, using homemade compost to cultivate crops.

Net weight:

• 10g: For a trial
• 10g*2 bags: For gifting to friends
• Large pack 40g: For repeat customers
  
• 200g (simple packaging): For those who cook regularly
• 500g (simple packaging): For restaurants and large personal consumption
  

Country of origin: Kyoto, Kyotango

Shelf life: 180 days from manufacture

Preparation: Recommended for use in cooking, such as rehydrating in water or simmering.

Dried shiitake commercial ingredients here