The new modern twist of Asian fusion cooking has made the shiitake (lentinus edodes) mushroom take a new center stage in contemporary cooking. This Asian mushroom is cultivated all over the world, but given that extra oomph by French culinary skills. Shitake mushrooms have a flavor people refer to as meaty , very intense, and therefore marry well with meats, or heavy sauces and stir-fries, or any Oriental dish. Rehydrate in warm water for 20 minutes before using (drain and save the liquid for another dish). Made in France by Borde. |