If you ever wondered how to dry Shiitake mushrooms at home, you’ve come to the right place. It only takes a few minutes of actual work, and voila–you have dried shiitakes!
Dried Shiitakes are used widely in most Asian cuisines. They give the unique umami (savory) taste that fresh shiitake doesn’t. I use it in my soup, in my fish sauce substitute, and in so many other unique dishes.
Years ago, I didn’t know how to dry shiitake at home, and I had to pay a high price for it all the time. I had no idea that drying shiitake could be so simple.
I discovered this method by acidentally leaving a bag of shiitake out of the fridge and totally forgotten about it. …