A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Shiitake caps may be smooth or cracked; cracked-cap forms are also called flower mushrooms.
In the kitchen
Diced into the lu rou fan braise; included in ba-wan filling.
Fresh or dried shiitake can be used in lu rou fan.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有香菇吗？
Does this dish contain Shiitake mushroom?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
