1. plural of shiitake; edible mushrooms with brown caps and white stems, commonly used in Asian cooking

Examples

• The recipe calls for fresh shiitakes sliced thin.
• She added shiitakes to the stir-fry for extra flavor.
• The grocery store sells both fresh and dried shiitakes.
• Shiitakes have a rich, meaty taste that works well in soups.
• He grew shiitakes on logs in his backyard.
• The ramen was topped with sliced shiitakes and green onions.