shimeji

Shimeji 占地 are a group of edible mushrooms native to East Asia. Shimejis have a rich, nutty, umami flavor. This variety of mushroom should always be cooked, because of its bitter taste which disappears upon cooking. It has a firm texture with a bit of a crunch. They are used in soups, stews and sauces, or stir-fried with vegetables.

mushroom

Mushrooms are the fleshy fruiting body of a fungus. They grow above ground, soil or from a food source. UV ray-treated (due to both sunlight and articial UV light tech) mushrooms are a source of vitamin d2. Many mushrooms are poisonous, resembling certain edible species. Gathering mushrooms in the wild is risky for the inexperienced and should only be undertaken by persons knowledgeable in mushroom identification.