noun
- an edible mushroom with a brown cap, originally from East Asia and commonly used in cooking
Examples
- The chef added fresh shiitake to the stir-fry.
- Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, earthy flavor.
- You can find dried shiitake in most grocery stores.
- The soup was made with shiitake and vegetables.
- Shiitake are popular in Japanese cuisine.
- She rehydrated the dried shiitake before cooking.