Shiitake mushrooms are an edible type of mushroom that grows on chestnut trees. You can also find them on larch and alder, oak and maple. These mushrooms are found on walnut trees. The birthplace of shiitake (as they are correctly called) is China and Japan. Currently, this type of mushroom has gained great popularity around the world. That is why they are grown everywhere, including in our country.
Shiitake mushrooms have been known since ancient times. Used them not only for the preparation of delicious dishes, but also for therapeutic purposes. Ancient healers considered them an excellent remedy for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, pathologies of the liver and blood circulation system. It is believed that shiitake mushrooms can slow down the aging process.
The useful properties of this valuable natural gift are due to the presence in its composition of a large number of amino acids, as well as micro and macro elements (copper and iron, magnesium and sodium, zinc and calcium, etc.). It is believed that shiitake mushrooms are able to protect the human body from radioactive radiation, virus attacks, and also prevent the formation of malignant tumors. Scientists attribute all these actions to the substance lentinan.
The biologically active substances that make up the fungus are used in the production of powders, ointments, infusions and decoctions. It is proved that these drugs can be recommended for taking preventive measures to prevent atherosclerosis and hypertension, vascular thrombosis and diabetes, oncology of the rectum and membrane, as well as duodenal ulcer and stomach ulcers. Interestingly, the beneficial properties of shiitake mushrooms are enhanced by drying, frying, certain cooking. This happens when cooking decoctions and infusions from them.
Shitaki mushrooms are tasty and aromatic. How to cook them right? In order to get the maximum benefit from this product, it can be consumed raw. However, not everyone will like it. A quick way to
make shitaki
mushrooms is to fry them in oil with garlic and salt. Serve this product with fresh or stewed vegetables. Delicious
fried shiitake mushrooms and with rice.
A full-fledged dish with a pleasant unusual taste is obtained with another culinary processing of the product: shiitake mushrooms are stewed in sour cream. A delicious product can be boiled in a small amount of water for several minutes after boiling. In this case, add salt, dill seeds and garlic. It must be borne in mind that the process of cooking fresh mushrooms should not be long. Otherwise, a tasteless substance is obtained that resembles rubber in consistency. On a broth from cooked mushrooms aromatic soup is obtained.
In the case when dried shiitake is used for cooking, they should first be soaked. Only hats are eaten. The legs of the mushrooms are hard and rough. But you can also eat them if you wish. Transform the taste of mushrooms and help the marinade. To prepare it, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic cloves, pepper and any other spices you like are mixed. This marinade can be used to stew mushrooms or serve as a sauce for a shiitake dish.