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Jumbo Shiitake
A tier
Jumbo shiitake are oversized caps selected or grown for steak-like grilling—thick flesh, dramatic plate presence. Flavour is shiitake-true with more chew. Grill or roast whole caps; stuff lightly. Slice into substantial ribbons for pasta. A restaurant presentation grade.
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Characteristics
Preparations
GrillRoastStuff
Traits
ChewyGrillLarge CapMeatyShowyUmami
History
Growers and marketers selected jumbo shiitake for food service grilling.
Jumbo caps featured on steakhouse and vegetarian “mushroom steak” menus.