FRUIT AND VEGETABLES | VEGETABLES | Mushrooms

Shiitake ⚖

520025

Shiitake mushrooms are the key flavouring ingredient for adding depth of umami and an exotic touch to your gourmet and forest-inspired dishes. Product description: The Shiitake (or Oak Lentinula), selected by Le Delas, is a meaty cultivated mushroom with brown hues and a very pronounced woody aroma. Its dense, white flesh offers a firm texture that holds up remarkably well to heat, unlike other more delicate varieties. Renowned for its rich ‘umami' flavour, it is a staple of Asian cuisine but now fits perfectly into fusion and European cooking. Supplied in packs of approximately 1 kg, it guarantees consistent quality and optimal freshness for discerning chefs. Available to order by the kilo from our Fruit & Vegetable Workshop, it is ready to be transformed into distinctive garnishes. Culinary uses, preparation and storage: Its unique texture and powerful aroma lend themselves to a wide range of uses: ► Stir-fries and Woks: Sliced into strips, it is ideal for quick-frying in butter or sesame oil. It pairs divinely with red meats, poultry or crunchy vegetables. ► Broths and Infusions: Its ability to flavour liquids makes it the ideal ingredient for consommés, ramen soups or sauces made with cream and white wine. ► Melt-in-the-Mouth Garnishes: Pan-fried with garlic and parsley, it adds texture to a risotto, an omelette or as an accompaniment to steamed white fish. ► Preparation: As the stem of the shiitake is often fibrous and tough, it is advisable to remove it or set it aside for making vegetable stocks. The cap requires only a light brushing or a quick rinse under water to preserve its flavours. ► Storage: A fresh product to be kept in the fridge at between +2°C and +4°C. To maintain its firmness, store it in a paper bag or a ventilated container, away from excessive moisture which could damage the cap. Location in store: Atelier Fruits Legumes
a parcel ≃ 1 Kg
a piece ≃ 1 Kg