Shiitake mushrooms are highly nutritious, containing a wide range of vitamins and proteins with a broad complex of amino acids. Interestingly, shiitake mushrooms are one of the few foods where vitamin D can be found without being artificially added. In traditional medicine, they have been used since ancient times to treat various digestive-related diseases or simply to boost immunity.
They can also be used simply for their nutrients, together with water, juice, plant milk or yoghurt.
Of course, no one can imagine the famous miso soup without shiitake mushrooms. On the one hand, the texture of the mushrooms is porous, so they will absorb a lot of water and become waterlogged. However, adding them to the soup at the end will give it an extra, rich layer of flavour. If you want to add a similar richness to your vegetable broth, add dried shiitake mushroom!
And what to do with the powder of these mushrooms? Use as a seasoning, simply with salt and pepper. This trio is a perfect match because shiitake powder is just an instant dose of umami flavour Add a teaspoon or two to tofu scrambled eggs(tofu scramble), cooked noodles, soups, and hold on – the taste will be completely different – rich and vibrant.