Shiitake Mushroom Collection

Edible Mushrooms, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Edible Mushrooms: Plate 7, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Edible Mushrooms: Plate 3, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Three Shiitake Mushrooms growing from log

Mushrooms laid out to dry on kitchen paper on a baking tray, including shimeji, shiitake and chestnut mushrooms

Shitake mushrooms being sliced with chefs knife

Bowl of soup containing barley, chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, onions and wakame seaweed

Bowl of miso soup with tofu, shiitake mushrooms and spring onions, spoon nearby

Deep fried tofu with vegetables, including shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, strips of carrots, served with soy sauce

Sauteed chanterelle and shiitake mushrooms sprinkled with parsley and garnished with lemon wedges

Dried mushrooms on kitchen paper on a baking tray, including shimeji, shiitake and chestnut mushrooms

Japanese one-pot yosenabe dish including noodles, vegetables, shiitake, chicken, clams and oysters, with bowl of dipping sauce

Fresh organic lentinula edodes (shiitake mushroom), brown and white donko variety

Four Shiitake mushrooms

Bowl of noodles with baby sweetcorn, shiitake mushrooms and pak choi in ginger broth, with chopsticks, on placemat

View of harvested shiitake mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms. View of harvested shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes). Shiitake mushrooms (also known as black forest mushrooms) have been cultivated in the far east for over 650 years

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes). Also known as black forest mushrooms, this fungus has been cultivated in the eastern Asia for over 650 years

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"Discover the Edible Delight: Shiitake Mushroom" Step into the world of rare and exquisite mushrooms with the beautifully illustrated antique engravings from Victorian botanical illustrations. Among them, the shiitake mushroom stands out as a culinary gem. With its earthy flavor and meaty texture, shiitake mushrooms have been savored for centuries. Whether you stumble upon them in a forest or find them at your local market, these edible mushrooms are sure to captivate your taste buds. Imagine three shiitake mushrooms gracefully emerging from a log, their delicate caps enticingly beckoning you to explore their rich flavors. As they dry on kitchen paper, alongside other varieties like shimeji and chestnut mushrooms, anticipation builds for the delectable dishes that await. Watch as skilled chefs slice through these precious fungi with precision and care. The aroma fills the air as they prepare a bowl of soup enriched with barley, chestnuts, onions, wakame seaweed – all harmoniously complemented by the umami essence of shiitake mushrooms. Indulge in another comforting option – miso soup adorned with silky tofu cubes and vibrant spring onions. A spoon nearby invites you to savor every spoonful of this nourishing delight that warms both body and soul. For those seeking crispy textures intertwined with bursts of flavor, deep-fried tofu accompanied by snow peas and strips of carrots is elevated to new heights when paired with savory shiitake mushrooms. Drizzle some soy sauce over this masterpiece for an unforgettable experience. As we delve into the world of edible wonders such as shiitake mushrooms showcased in Victorian botanical illustrations or prepared in contemporary kitchens today, let us celebrate nature's bounty while embracing its remarkable ability to tantalize our senses through each bite.