shiitake
noun
shii·ta·ke
shē-ˈtä-kē 
variants
or less commonly shitake
: a dark Asian mushroom (Lentinus edodes of the family Agaricaceae) widely cultivated especially on woods of the beech family for its edible flavorful tan to brown cap
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Onion, carrots, broccoli and celery add harmonious tastes and textures, while the shiitake mushrooms provide an earthy, balancing flavor.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Young says fresh shiitake mushrooms are another good option.
—Becky Krystal, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Young says fresh shiitake mushrooms are another good option.
—Becky Krystal, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shiitake
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“Shiitake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiitake. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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