Chinese Mushrooms

Chinese mushrooms is a collective term for various mushroom varieties typically used in Asian cuisine, most commonly shiitake, wood ear, enoki or nameko. They are sold fresh and dried, dried mushrooms have a more intense aroma and need to be soaked in warm water before use. They have an earthy, umami flavour and a meaty texture, making them well suited for vegetarian dishes as well. They are added to soups (such as dashi broth or ramen), wok dishes, rice meals, sauces or filled dumplings. Shiitake is among the most popular and well-studied varieties, it contains beta-glucans known to support the immune system.