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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Chicken soup with meaty shiitakes or tangy tangerine peels.
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Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
This savory sensation is served on top of a quinoa and farro blend with roasted shiitake mushrooms.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 27 Aug. 2024
Though generally safe to eat, shiitakes should be purchased and not foraged.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Types of Mushrooms There are numerous types of mushrooms, including portobello mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, maitake mushrooms, crimini mushrooms, chaga mushrooms, poria mushrooms, and over 20 other common popular types of edible mushrooms.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
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Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
This savory sensation is served on top of a quinoa and farro blend with roasted shiitake mushrooms.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 27 Aug. 2024
Though generally safe to eat, shiitakes should be purchased and not foraged.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Types of Mushrooms There are numerous types of mushrooms, including portobello mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, maitake mushrooms, crimini mushrooms, chaga mushrooms, poria mushrooms, and over 20 other common popular types of edible mushrooms.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Shiitake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiitake. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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