Shiitake mushrooms Grown by Forest Fungi at Dawlish Warren, Devon

£4.55 / 150g

About

Shiitake mushrooms are an East Asian variety, much loved for their savoury, almost nutty flavour and rich, velvety texture. Their earthy taste makes them a good pairing with the richness of beef or autumnal venison, and their hearty texture brings welcome bite to casseroles or Asian broths and stir-fries alike. It can be hard to find organic Shiitake mushrooms, so look no further – we deliver these straight to your door.

These mushrooms are grown on an organic substrate block made from sawdust and rye.

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With a lovely, slightly nutty flavour, shiitakes give a richness and meaty texture to Asian broths and soups

- Riverford cooks

How to prepare

Shiitake mushrooms are a great way of giving backbone to a vegetarian stir-fry. Combine with broccoli and tofu, then season with ginger, chilli, hoisin and sesame oil. If you’ve got them, throw in a handful of cashew nuts or noodles for good measure.

Storage

Store in the fridge and aim to eat them within a few days. We deliver ours in paper punnets, so you shouldn’t end up with the slimy mess that can arise with mass-produced mushrooms in plastic. Don’t worry if they have a little fuzz on – it’s not mould. It’s called mycelium, and develops on fresh, healthy mushrooms that are starting to fruit.

Grown by Forest Fungi, Dawlish Warren, Devon

Our mushrooms are grown by Forest Fungi, a.k.a. Scott Marshall and Becca Bond: award-winning mushroom experts, who grow a rich array of varieties in their specialist ‘Shroom Rooms’ in Dawlish Warren, South Devon.