Ingredient

shitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms, as the name itself states, mean "oak mushroom" in Japanese: their popularity on a culinary level dates back to 199 AD, with information relating to this historical period. The scientific name, lentinula edodes, well indicates what the level of appreciation may be on the part of people with regards to the culinary aspect: in fact, in the Hellenic language, edodè indicates what is edible without any type of related problem. In addition to this, some scientific studies have recently highlighted a correlation between the consumption of shiitake mushrooms and the decline of the tumor which particularly affects the pancreas.

Use in cooking

The shiitake mushroom, originally from Japan, can be used to make a large number of different recipes, starting from rice with these mushrooms, through fish-based dishes and up to pasta dishes.

Preservation

It is not difficult to preserve shiitake mushrooms: when dried, they can be placed in a package placed in a cool, dry and dark place.

Curiosity

The origin of the name of this mushroom, shiitake, comes from the union between the term shii - which stands for oak - and take which means "mushroom".