Sanada Kumamoto Shiitake Donko 1 each

Shiitake mushrooms grown on logs in Kumamoto Prefecture are cultivated naturally. All they need during cultivation is the nutrients of the logs. They grow in the forest, relying on the sun, earth, and water. This natural bounty gives the shiitake their thick flesh, firm texture, and unique flavor. They are grown without pesticides or fertilizers. Producers carefully harvest each mature shiitake by hand. Log-grown shiitake mushrooms are the result of not only the bounty of nature, but also the hard work of the producers. They are great in stews and stuffed dishes, and the soaking water can also be used as a stock. 
Sanada's "Kumamoto Shiitake Donko" is a high-quality dried shiitake mushroom carefully selected from the "donko" type, with its round cap and thick flesh, grown on logs in the forests of Kumamoto Prefecture. They are carefully grown using only the nutrients of the logs, without the use of fertilizers or pesticides, and benefiting from the abundant sun, water, and earth of the forests. This gives them a thick, firm texture and a rich flavor reminiscent of the forest. Donko shiitake mushrooms have a particularly strong aroma and umami flavor, and when soaked in water they plump up and thicken, adding a rich, full-bodied flavor and natural sweetness to broth. Producers carefully hand-harvest each mushroom, and they are beloved as a distinctive ingredient perfect for a variety of dishes, including stews, soups, and stuffed meats. A luxurious and flavorful delicacy created using the nature and satoyama techniques of Kumamoto Prefecture.

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