Produce
Mushrooms
Also called button mushroom, shiitake, mixed mushrooms, fungus, fungi
What it is
Fungi sold as food. Texture and aroma vary wildly by variety.
Origin
Cultivated worldwide; many species are regional.
Flavour
Savoury, sometimes smoky when browned.
How to use it
High heat, do not crowd, salt late if you want browning. A common vegetarian stand-in for minced meat.
Storage
Paper bag in the fridge. Do not wash until you cook.
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What is Mushrooms?
Fungi sold as food. Texture and aroma vary wildly by variety.
How do I use Mushrooms?
High heat, do not crowd, salt late if you want browning. A common vegetarian stand-in for minced meat.
How do I store Mushrooms?
Paper bag in the fridge. Do not wash until you cook.
What does it taste like?
Savoury, sometimes smoky when browned.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Japchae
잡채
Glossy sweet-potato noodles with sesame, soy and a rainbow of vegetables — banquet food that also does potluck.
55 minMediumNo chilli
Doenjang jjigae
된장찌개
The everyday soybean-paste stew: zucchini, tofu, a little chilli, and a broth that tastes like someone's house.
30 minEasy🌶️
Gungjung-tteokbokki
궁중떡볶이
The older soy-sesame rice-cake stir-fry — court-style tteokbokki before the street went red.
30 minEasyNo chilli
Quesadilla
Quesadilla
A tortilla folded on cheese on a hot comal — Mexico City may put no cheese in some, but this one does.
13 minVery easyNo chilli
Beef Lo Mein
Beef Lo Mein from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minA bit of workNo chilli
Bigos (Polish hunter's stew)
Bigos
Bigos (Polish hunter's stew) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 28 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken & mushroom Hotpot
Chicken & mushroom Hotpot from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
52 minMediumNo chilli
Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minA bit of workNo chilli
kabse
kabse from Saudi Arabia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Mushroom & Chestnut Rotolo
Mushroom & Chestnut Rotolo from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minA bit of workNo chilli
Rice paper dumplings
Rice paper dumplings from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
36 minA bit of workNo chilli
Salmon noodle soup
Salmon noodle soup from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMediumNo chilli
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
44 minMediumNo chilli
Szechuan Beef
Szechuan Beef from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minA bit of workNo chilli
Tom kha gai
Tom kha gai from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minA bit of work🌶️
Tom yum soup with prawns
Tom yum soup with prawns from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minA bit of work🌶️
Vegetable Shepherds Pie
Vegetable Shepherds Pie from Ireland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli
Yaki Udon
Boil some water in a large saucepan. Add 250ml cold water and the udon noodles. (As they are so thick, adding cold water helps them to cook a little bit slower so the middle cooks through). If using frozen or fresh noodl
28 minMedium🌶️
Zapiekanki
Zapiekanki from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
52 minA bit of workNo chilli
Beef stroganoff
Beef stroganoff from Russia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
42 minMediumNo chilli
Bigos (Hunters Stew)
Bigos
Bigos (Hunters Stew) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 26 minA bit of work🌶️
Chicken Alfredo Primavera
Chicken Alfredo Primavera from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
51 minA bit of workNo chilli
Crispy Sausages and Greens
Crispy Sausages and Greens from Ireland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 2 minMedium🌶️
Minced Beef Pie
Minced Beef Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 3 minMediumNo chilli
Full English Breakfast
Full English Breakfast from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 30 minA bit of workNo chilli
Mushroom soup with buckwheat
Chop the onion and garlic, slice the mushrooms and wash the buckwheat. Heat the oil and lightly sauté the onion. Add the mushrooms and the garlic and continue to sauté. Add the salt, vegetable seasoning, buckwheat and th
1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli
Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 15 minA bit of workNo chilli
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minMediumNo chilli
English Breakfast
English Breakfast from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 30 minA bit of workNo chilli
Coq au vin
Coq au vin from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 48 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken Marengo
Chicken Marengo from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minMediumNo chilli
Steak Diane
Steak Diane from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minA bit of workNo chilli
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 50 minA bit of workNo chilli
Oyster Mushroom Soup
Oyster Mushroom Soup from Bulgaria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
30 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon
Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon from Denmark. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minMediumNo chilli