シイタケ

しいたけ
noun
shiitake mushroom
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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(や)く。
To grill shiitake mushrooms.
干(ほ)しシイタケは出汁(だし)に使(つか)うと美味(おい)しい。
Dried shiitake mushrooms are delicious when used for making broth.
シイタケは好(す)き嫌(きら)いが分(わ)かれるけど、栄養(えいよう)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(しいたけ) 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(ほ)しシイタケ (dried shiitake) is a staple ingredient for making 出汁(だし) (broth) and adds deep umami flavor.

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Related Words

Related: しめじ (shimeji mushroom)
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