Shiitake are now cultivated in Britain and can be bought fresh or dried. Snip off the hard stems (but don’t discard them – add to soups and stock). Shiitake go well with pork, meat and steamed ...

Shiitake mushrooms are not only a staple in Asian cuisine but also feature prominently in dishes like ramen, dashi, and ...

Set mushrooms and stock aside separately. In soup pot or large Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté ginger and leek in oil until soft (about 3 minutes). Add shiitakes and sauté 45 minutes or until ...