If you don't have any shiitake mushrooms available for your homemade soup, these two alternatives should work just as well, ...

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 ...

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 ...

This easy mushroom miso soup is a ... umami flavors and rich in nutrients, this recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying ...

Fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms are a popular ingredient in various East Asian cuisines. They have an earthy, meaty flavor that adds a rich quality to many vegetarian and vegan recipes.

You might have had fresh or dried shiitakes in the past and not enjoyed them, but don’t let that put you off. The quality of shiitake mushrooms grown in New Zealand has improved a lot.