shiitake
noun
shii·ta·ke
shē-ˈtä-kē 
variants
or less commonly shitake
: a dark Asian mushroom (Lentinula edodes of the family Omphalotaceae) widely cultivated especially on woods of the beech family for its edible flavorful tan to brown cap
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Can other types of mushrooms grow on logs like shiitakes?
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024
Dried mushrooms: Dried mushrooms, like porcini, shiitake, or even morel, plump up with the broth and stew to support a flavorful veggie base.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Other menu highlights include pan-fried green chilli oil gyoza and shiitake and chestnut mushroom croquettes.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Chicken soup with meaty shiitakes or tangy tangerine peels.
—Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024
Dried mushrooms: Dried mushrooms, like porcini, shiitake, or even morel, plump up with the broth and stew to support a flavorful veggie base.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Other menu highlights include pan-fried green chilli oil gyoza and shiitake and chestnut mushroom croquettes.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Chicken soup with meaty shiitakes or tangy tangerine peels.
—Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Shiitake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiitake. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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