How to Use shiitake in a Sentence

shiitake

noun
Definition of shiitakenext
  • Cut the stem off each shiitake, and toss the stems into the saucepan as well.
    — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Next, try the kimchi stew with tofu, shiitake mushrooms and just the right amount of spice.
    — Tasmiyah Randeree, CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • The shiitake mushrooms, with their shock of acid, are the exception.
    — Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2019
  • Fresh shiitake mushrooms, greens and tofu filled out the dish.
    — David Tanis, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Add the stock or bone broth, along with the kombu, shiitakes, and remaining soy sauce.
    — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 20 Feb. 2020
  • Thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms and roughly chop the wood ears.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • As one of the year's most talked-about presents, this log allows Dad to grow his own shiitake mushrooms at home.
    — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 8 June 2020
  • Stem the shiitakes; coarsely chop all the mushrooms or cut them into very thin slices.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, The Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2017
  • Spray the pan lightly with vegetable or olive oil, then spread the sliced shiitake mushrooms on top.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Add the lily flowers, wood ears, shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots and bring the soup back to a simmer once again.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • That means even the guy who brings in the seaweed, which tops the pearl tapioca starter along with goat cheese and shiitake mushrooms.
    — Todd Plummer, Vogue, 11 July 2018
  • Add the onion and sauté for 1 minute; add the shiitake and portobello mushrooms and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes.
    — Daniel Neman, sacbee.com, 13 June 2017
  • On the lighter side, there’s a soothing risotto, streaked green with the same herbed oil that graces the salmon mousse and bulked up with shiitake and oyster mushrooms.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
  • Strain stock into a clean pot and add the fresh shiitake mushrooms, simmer for 5 minutes, add the soy, miso, honey and the juice of 2 limes.
    — Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2019
  • Slices of shiitake, chanterelle, and tiny whole beech mushrooms add earthiness to the bread pudding.
    — Eric Velasco, AL.com, 26 Dec. 2017
  • Scattered among the mushroom sticks are slices of shiitake mushroom.
    — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022
  • To make mushroom powder, pulse dried shiitake mushrooms in a spice grinder to a fine powder.
    — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2019
  • Creamy wild mushroom soup comes topped with sautéed shiitakes and roasted mushroom and sage oil.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Mushrooms: Varieties like fresh shiitake may contain up to 10% of your day's worth of choline in just one cup.
    — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 25 Jan. 2020
  • Waat gai faan is a simple dish made by steaming chicken, shiitake mushrooms and rice in a pot.
    — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 12 July 2022
  • If your shiitake mushrooms are smaller, skewer them whole from end to end.
    — Sara Moulton, Houston Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Drivers dropped off pallets of fresh greens, shiitake mushrooms and whole leeks.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The rice cakes, or ddeokbokki, are served with spicy pork, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and sesame seeds.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2019
  • For the shiitake, cut off the stem, slice it into half if the mushrooms are bigger than 1 ½ inch in diameter.
    — Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The menu features starters such as shiitake lettuce cups, kale guacamole, edamame dumplings and herb hummus.
    — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Fried rice is a weeknight staple that will fill up the kiddos with goodies like shiitake mushrooms and long-grain rice.
    — Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day, 24 June 2022
  • In this case, flounder is steamed with shiitake mushrooms, red onion, thin asparagus and a touch of white wine for a light springtime feast.
    — NBC News, 15 Mar. 2019
  • Bok choy, shiitake and leeks add a refreshing veggie crunch.
    — Flora Tsapovsky, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2021
  • On top is a six-minute egg that oozes appropriately, a tangle of scallions, pickled shiitake mushrooms and a spoonful of chili crisp.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Coconut rice adds a rich layer to a gumbo topped with juicy shrimp and sausage ($23), while the shiitake mushrooms are seasoned with lemon zest and yellow miso ($19), a refreshing mix after a long day in a dry climate.
    — Lucky Benson, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2023

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