A mushroom a week: oak-grown shiitake
We continue with the “a mushroom a week” project. This time, we will talk about the shiitake mushroom, naturally cultivated on oak logs, just as we have been doing at FungiNatur for over 10 years. If you’ve ever heard of shiitake but don’t really know what makes it special, this article is for you. We’ll…
A mushroom a week: Reishi
A Mushroom a Week– Exploring the Fascinating World of Medicinal and Functional Mushrooms. Every week, we introduce a different mushroom, detailing its properties, health benefits, and consumption methods. Our goal is to inspire people to integrate these superfoods into their daily lives to improve their well-being. Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality and Its Health Benefits…
Shiitake Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Soy Sauce
The Shiitake Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Soy Sauce is a simple yet versatile proposal that enhances the unique flavor of these mushrooms. By combining the nutritional properties of mushrooms with the freshness of vegetables and the savory touch of soy sauce, this dish stands out for its smooth texture, delicate aroma, and quick preparation. Perfect…
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), derived from the Japanese ‘shii-take’ (Shii tree mushroom), is a mushroom that grows naturally on the wood of certain slow-growing trees. It has been traditionally cultivated on trunks for over 700 years in Japan and China, where traditional medicine attributes healing and invigorating properties to it.
Nameko (Pholiota nameko)
Esta particular seta es muy apreciada por su suave sabor a nuez y su aspecto brillante con una fina película de textura gelatinosa. Crece sobre madera y tiene propiedades inmunoterapéuticas.
Marinated shiitake
Surprise with this quick appetizer of marinated shiitake. Prepare and serve in a deep dish and add a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds on top.
Maitake (Grifola frondosa)
It can be included in a multitude of dishes and its preparation, in order to appreciate its flavour and texture, is preferable that it is gently cooked, delicious sautéed, or also included in soups or other stews.
Oven roasted maitake
You will be amazed with this recipe, the taste of baked maitake is… puff… incredible! The preparation is very easy, put the maitake in a baking tray and bake it in the oven.
