Funghi
Yamabushitake
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Yamabushitake is the Japanese name for lion’s mane—mountain priest mushroom—used in nabemono and contemporary cuisine. Same white spine cluster and delicate flavour. Japanese grocery packs may say yamabushitake; cook as lion’s mane. Cultural name with premium aura. Sear for aroma.
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Traits
DelicateJapaneseJapanese NameMild SweetSpine ClusterWhite
History
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Yamabushitake entered Japanese mountain and temple food lore.
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Cultivated yamabushitake supported Japanese specialty markets.