Description
Produce of China.
Also known as Black Forest Mushroom, Sawtooth Oak Mushroom, Cendawan Shiitake.
Shiitake mushrooms have wide umbrella-shaped caps in light to dark brown colour attached to thin stems. The flesh with cream-coloured is firm and chewy. They have a strong, smoky, earthy flavour and taste rich, buttery when cooked.
Storage Method:
Mushrooms have a very high water content, so they need air to stay firm and fresh. Place them in a small bowl or container and cover with plastic wrap. Don’t use sealable containers because you want to give your mushrooms some air. To that end, poke a few holes in the plastic, then store in the fridge and use within one week.
Bearing in mind that they are already so high in water content, you do not want to contribute more moisture. Don’t wash them before storing.
Cooking:
Can be grilled, sauteed, braised, fried, boiled
1. Things to watch out for:
Stems must be removed before cooking. Use a sharp knife to trim the stem which is attached to the cap. To save the stems, you can use them for soup.
2. What are the nutritional contents of shiitake mushroom?
Shiitake mushroom is low in calorie, rich in vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds which helps lower cholesterol. It may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, boost immune system.
4 Shiitake mushrooms/Cendawan Shiitake (15grams) contains:
Calories: 44
Carbs: 11 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Riboflavin: 11% of the Daily Value (DV)
Niacin: 11% of the DV
Copper: 39% of the DV
Vitamin B5: 33% of the DV
Selenium: 10% of the DV
Manganese: 9% of the DV
Zinc: 8% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 7% of the DV
Folate: 6% of the DV
Vitamin D: 6% of the DV
Source: healthline.com
