BABY SHIITAKE 250g
Season: Cultivated All Year
Origin: UK
Baby shiitake mushrooms range in colour from amber to brown. Each mushroom has an umbrella-shaped cap with a curled rim. Their caps have a cream-coloured, supple-firm interior. Unlike mature shiitake mushrooms, baby shiitake mushrooms are entirely edible, as their thin stalks remain tender when young. When cooked, shiitakes release a garlic-pine aroma and have a rich, earthy, umami flavour.
Like their mature counterparts, baby shiitake mushrooms are widely used in Asian cuisine. However, they are not limited to Asian recipes; as a cultivated variety, they can be substituted in recipes that call for wild mushrooms.
Pair shiitakes with Asian mustard greens, rice, noodles, garlic, soy, and chile. They are especially delicious when roasted in a hot pan with olive oil.
Shiitake mushrooms are native to East Asia, specifically China and Japan, and have been growing wild since prehistoric times. The first documented record of shiitake cultivation dates back to China in AD 199. Cultivated shiitakes require special growing environments. Modern cultivation methods use controlled temperature, heating, humidity, light, and moisture content to produce the highest possible yields.
Net: 250g
DELIVERY INFO
Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection
Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.
Our Delivery Service
We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.
Time-Sensitive & Event Orders
Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.
If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.
DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch
Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.
Saturday Delivery
Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.
Full delivery details and shipping rates: here
Choose options
MUSHROOMS & WILD EDIBLES
