Shiitake mushrooms

• English name: Shiitake mushroom
• Also known as: Chinese black mushroom, black forest mushroom, black mushroom, golden oak mushroom, oakwood mushroom
• Scientific name: Lentinula edodes
• Classified under: Mushrooms

• Korean name: 표고버섯
• Romanized: Pyogobuseot

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When I make stock for stew, stir fried vegetables, or japchae, I always use dried shiitake mushrooms. They are common in Asian cuisine so you can also find these in Chinatown or any other Asian grocery store.

Posted Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Tagged: 버섯, 표고버섯, korean food, korean ingredients, Maangchi, shiitake mushrooms