"There are numerous types of mushrooms, each with unique flavor and texture characteristics. Shiitake mushrooms are from Asia, featuring a classic bulbous brown cap and a thinner, edible stem. Their meaty chew and deep umami flavor is a boon to many recipes you're sure to love, whether it's a conventional Asian stir fry or a creamy risotto. Of course, a successful shiitake recipe starts with the freshest mushrooms."
"The cap should have a uniformly smooth-looking surface. You can also look at the shape of the mushroom cap; a fresh, young mushroom cap should be rounded and curved under at the edges instead of flat and unfurled. If you have the opportunity to feel shiitakes, tactile cues of freshness are a springy and firm texture for both the cap and the stem. Furthermore, shiitakes should be dry to the touch."
Shiitake mushrooms have a bulbous brown cap, thinner edible stem, meaty chew, and deep umami flavor suited to stir fries, risottos, and other dishes. Visual inspection is the best method for packaged shiitakes: look for a uniformly brown cap, cream-colored gills, and a smooth surface. Young caps are rounded with edges curved under rather than flat and unfurled. Fresh mushrooms feel springy and firm in both cap and stem and are dry to the touch. Spoilage signs include dark spots or gills, slimy patches, wrinkled or shriveled caps, excess moisture, and a sour scent. Moisture accelerates spoilage, so avoid moisture during storage.
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