Shiitake are now cultivated in Britain and can be bought fresh or dried. Snip off the hard stems (but don’t discard them – add to soups and stock). Shiitake go well with pork, meat and steamed ...

"Dried porcini will also deliver plenty of ... For reference, consider our umami-rich cream of mushroom or shiitake mushroom soup recipes. You might also want other ingredients to match the ...

Dried shiitake mushrooms contribute to the soup in two ways ... We slice and saute the mushroom caps until browned, along with fresh ginger and garlic. We also mix the mushroom-infused water ...

Ng explained: “The shiitake mushroom and dried shrimp, which are used both as toppings and the soup base, give this dish its umami. The preserved cabbage and preserved radish add a tang of ...