Baby Shiitake

Name: Baby Shiitake
Brand: WILD ROOM
SKU: SHIITAKE500
Price: 8.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

£8.50

Net: 250g Harvested young — entire mushroom is edible, stems included Concentrated umami flavour with rich, earthy depth

Young shiitake harvested before the caps open, giving a concentrated umami punch and a firm bite throughout. UK-grown and available year-round — roast them until crisp at the edges, drop into noodle broths, or sauté whole in butter for one of the most flavour-forward cultivated mushrooms you can cook with.

Baby Shiitake

£8.50

Baby shiitake (Lentinula edodes) are small, young shiitake mushrooms harvested before the caps fully open, giving them a concentrated flavour and a firm, compact structure. The caps range from amber to deep brown, each with a characteristic umbrella shape and a gently curled rim. Inside, the flesh is cream-coloured and dense. Unlike mature shiitake, the stems of baby shiitake remain thin and tender, so the entire mushroom is edible — no trimming required.

Shiitake are native to East Asia and have been cultivated in China and Japan for centuries. These are UK-grown and available year-round. When cooked, they release a distinctive savoury aroma and deliver a rich, earthy umami depth that makes them one of the most flavour-forward cultivated mushrooms available. Their compact size and firm texture mean they hold their shape well across a wide range of cooking methods — equally at home in a quick stir-fry, a slow braise, a noodle broth or roasted at high heat until the edges crisp and caramelise. Although shiitake are a cornerstone of Asian cooking, they cross over comfortably into European preparations: risottos, omelettes, cream sauces and pasta all benefit from their concentrated savouriness.

Origin: United Kingdom (cultivated)

Ingredients: Fresh baby shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes)

Storage: Refrigerate immediately on arrival. Store in original packaging or loosely in a paper bag. Use within 4–5 days. Do not store in sealed plastic.

Net: 250g

Cleaning
Baby shiitake are cultivated and arrive very clean. A quick wipe with a dry cloth is all that's needed. The stems are tender and entirely edible at this stage — no need to remove them.

Sautéing
Leave baby shiitake whole or halve the larger ones. Heat a wide pan over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Add the mushrooms cut-side down and fry for 2–3 minutes without moving them — this builds colour and concentrates flavour. Turn and add a knob of butter, a sliver of garlic and season with salt. Finish with a squeeze of lemon or a splash of soy sauce depending on the direction of the dish.

Roasting
Toss whole baby shiitake in olive oil or sesame oil, season with salt and spread in a single layer on a baking tray. Roast at 200°C for 12–15 minutes until the edges are dark and crisp. The caps shrink and intensify in flavour. Excellent scattered over rice bowls, grain salads or alongside roasted proteins.

Noodle broth
Add whole or halved baby shiitake to a simmering dashi, chicken or miso-based broth and cook for 3–4 minutes. They absorb liquid and become plump and savoury. Ladle over udon or ramen with spring onion, a soft egg and chilli oil.

Stir-fry
Halve the mushrooms and cook in a very hot wok with a neutral oil for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, a splash of mirin and toss until glazed. Combine with Asian greens, noodles or rice.

European preparations
Sauté as above and fold through risotto in the final minutes, stir into a cream sauce for pasta, or scatter over a French omelette. Their umami depth adds a savoury backbone that works well beyond Asian cooking.

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

Description

Baby shiitake (Lentinula edodes) are small, young shiitake mushrooms harvested before the caps fully open, giving them a concentrated flavour and a firm, compact structure. The caps range from amber to deep brown, each with a characteristic umbrella shape and a gently curled rim. Inside, the flesh is cream-coloured and dense. Unlike mature shiitake, the stems of baby shiitake remain thin and tender, so the entire mushroom is edible — no trimming required.

Shiitake are native to East Asia and have been cultivated in China and Japan for centuries. These are UK-grown and available year-round. When cooked, they release a distinctive savoury aroma and deliver a rich, earthy umami depth that makes them one of the most flavour-forward cultivated mushrooms available. Their compact size and firm texture mean they hold their shape well across a wide range of cooking methods — equally at home in a quick stir-fry, a slow braise, a noodle broth or roasted at high heat until the edges crisp and caramelise. Although shiitake are a cornerstone of Asian cooking, they cross over comfortably into European preparations: risottos, omelettes, cream sauces and pasta all benefit from their concentrated savouriness.

Origin: United Kingdom (cultivated)

Ingredients: Fresh baby shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes)

Storage: Refrigerate immediately on arrival. Store in original packaging or loosely in a paper bag. Use within 4–5 days. Do not store in sealed plastic.

Net: 250g

Preparation / Cooking

Cleaning
Baby shiitake are cultivated and arrive very clean. A quick wipe with a dry cloth is all that's needed. The stems are tender and entirely edible at this stage — no need to remove them.

Sautéing
Leave baby shiitake whole or halve the larger ones. Heat a wide pan over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Add the mushrooms cut-side down and fry for 2–3 minutes without moving them — this builds colour and concentrates flavour. Turn and add a knob of butter, a sliver of garlic and season with salt. Finish with a squeeze of lemon or a splash of soy sauce depending on the direction of the dish.

Roasting
Toss whole baby shiitake in olive oil or sesame oil, season with salt and spread in a single layer on a baking tray. Roast at 200°C for 12–15 minutes until the edges are dark and crisp. The caps shrink and intensify in flavour. Excellent scattered over rice bowls, grain salads or alongside roasted proteins.

Noodle broth
Add whole or halved baby shiitake to a simmering dashi, chicken or miso-based broth and cook for 3–4 minutes. They absorb liquid and become plump and savoury. Ladle over udon or ramen with spring onion, a soft egg and chilli oil.

Stir-fry
Halve the mushrooms and cook in a very hot wok with a neutral oil for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, a splash of mirin and toss until glazed. Combine with Asian greens, noodles or rice.

European preparations
Sauté as above and fold through risotto in the final minutes, stir into a cream sauce for pasta, or scatter over a French omelette. Their umami depth adds a savoury backbone that works well beyond Asian cooking.

Delivery

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

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