Following are 14 shiitake mushroom recipes ranging from soups to sandwiches ... and an au jus created from dried shiitake mushrooms, white wine, and more umami-inducing goodness.

"I personally love to slow-cook dried shiitake mushrooms because they add great flavor and will not shrink when cooked," says Spellman. According to Spellman, the ability of dried mushrooms to ...

The third choice of this series on dried food looks at dried shiitake mushrooms. Its rich umami ... No doubt, some readers have experienced starting to cook and then realizing they had forgotten ...

Add the sugar, soy sauce and dried shiitake mushrooms. 2. Bring to a boil for a second, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.

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.

If you can afford them, buy dried "flower mushrooms" - a type of shiitake with an attractive ... and brown them briefly in the hot fat, before cooking with the other ingredients.

Keep the sauce warm. 7. While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, ...

Duck legs paired with umami-rich dried mushrooms give a wonderful ... Add the duck legs, shiitake mushrooms, leek, onion, carrot, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, salt and peppercorns.