Description
Forest grown dried Shiitake mushrooms are perfect for soups, stews, stir-frys, and even pizza toppings. We use premium shiitake mushrooms to make our dried product. The mushrooms are sliced thinly and dried at 42°C under natural light to promote maximum nutritional content. We remove the stems before drying as the dried stems are difficult to re-hydrate and can be unpalatable. The dried mushroom caps are then lightly vacuum sealed for safe storage. The dried shiitake typically retain approximately 10% of their original weight when dried, so expect substantial swelling after re-hydration.
Dried shiitake mushrooms will store indefinitely in their vacuum sealed bags; however, once you open them, store them in sealed plastic bags or containers in dark, cool, and dry conditions and use them within 12 months.
Rehydration of the dried mushrooms is easy! Simply pour hot (but not boiling) water over the dried mushrooms and stir occasionally for 5-10 minutes. Drain the liquid (or use it as a wonderful broth!) and the rehydrated mushrooms can be used as would fresh mushrooms. For added flavour, add your favorite flavours to the hot water (e.g., red or white wine, sesame oil, soy sauce, onions, etc.). Alternatively, just add the dried mushrooms to soups, sauces, stews or casseroles to add flavour and to thicken.
Check this website for availability, and we can ship our dried mushrooms to your address. Alternatively, you can pick them up at the farm site or see us at local farmer’s markets (see our local sellers map).
