シイタケ
しいたけ
noun
shiitake mushroom
1.
shiitake mushroom
An edible mushroom native to East Asia, widely used in Japanese cuisine. It has a distinctive savory flavor and is a key source of umami.
シイタケを焼く。
To grill shiitake mushrooms.
干しシイタケは出汁に使うと美味しい。
Dried shiitake mushrooms are delicious when used for making broth.
シイタケは好き嫌いが分かれるけど、栄養たっぷりだ。
People are divided on shiitake mushrooms, but they're packed with nutrition.
WRITING:
Usually written in katakana. The kanji 椎茸 is also used, especially on product labels.
CULTURAL NOTE:
Shiitake is one of the most important mushrooms in Japanese cooking, used fresh or dried. 干しシイタケ (dried shiitake) is a staple ingredient for making 出汁 (broth) and adds deep umami flavor.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 干しシイタケ: dried shiitake
- シイタケ栽培: shiitake cultivation
- 原木シイタケ: log-grown shiitake