Shiitake mushrooms (species Lentinus edodes) are Asian forest mushrooms that grow on rotting wood logs. Native to East Asia and cultivated in Japan and China for centuries, the Japanese name shiitake comes from shii, one of the hardwood trees that the mushrooms grow on, and take, or mushroom. Dried shiitake mushrooms are made from fresh shiitake mushrooms, and they have an intense flavor and a meaty texture. Dried shiitake mushrooms are one of the most important ingredients in Chinese cooking, and are widely used in stews, soups, braised dishes, and stir fried dishes. Nutrition and Health Benefits of Shiitake Mushrooms Besides being delicious, shiitakes also have a number of nutritional and health benefits. Shiitake mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and other healing systems for hundreds (possibly thousands) of years. In terms of nutrition, they’re very high in a number of vitamins and minerals. Just four dried shiitake mushrooms contains a sizable percentage of your daily vitamin B5, selenium, zinc, folate and more. Dried shiitake mushroom is high in protein and dietary fibre. Shiitake mushrooms can be a great source of Vitamin D as well. Believe it or not, you can place your mushrooms in direct sunlight for a day or two and it will boost their vitamin D content by as much as 460 times! Vitamin D is needed by the body to build strong bones, but very few foods contain it. Shiitake mushrooms are cholesterol-free, fat-free, a good source of fiber and low in sodium. These mushrooms contain a special type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan which can help to naturally reduce cholesterol and promote heart health. They also have anti-inflammatory properties and are high in antioxidants, which are substances that help prevent cell damage within the body. DIRECTIONS To cook the mushrooms must be rehydrated before using. Gently rinse shiitake mushrooms with tap water. Place shiitake mushrooms in a bowl and add warm water to cover. Let them sit until the mushrooms turn soft and springy. It usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Use hands to gently wash the mushrooms with the re-hydrating water, to remove dirt entirely. Gently squeeze the extra water from the mushrooms. Trim the tough ends with scissors. Transfer the mushrooms to a colander to drain.

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