Shiitake Mushrooms – Natural Umami for Plant-Based Meals

🍄🌱🔥 Shiitake Mushrooms – Natural Umami for Plant-Based Meals

Our Shiitake Mushrooms are a savoury favourite in kitchens around the world — known for their chewy texture, bold umami depth, and ability to elevate everything from stir-fries to broths. Naturally rich in flavour and nutrients, shiitakes are the perfect ingredient for delicious, wholesome plant-based cooking .Deep flavour. Meaty texture. 100% plant-powered.

💫 Flavour Profile:

Earthy 🍂 | Bold 🍜 | Umami-rich 🌰 | Chewy & satisfying 🍽️

🌟 Why You’ll Love Them:

• 🍄 Deep umami flavour that enhances any dish

• 🌱 Hearty texture – makes a satisfying meat alternative

• 🥢 Ideal for stir-fries, noodles, miso soup & brothy bowls

• 💪 A good source of B-vitamins, antioxidants & immune support

• 🔥 Works well roasted, sautéed, or simmered

🍽️ How to Enjoy:

• Sauté with garlic, soy & sesame for a quick side 🧄🥢

• Add to ramen, pho, or miso soup for savoury richness 🍜

• Roast and toss into grain bowls or salads 🌾🥗

• Use in dumplings, spring rolls, or noodle stir-fries 🍱

• Pair with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based protein boost 🌿

🍄🔥🥢 Quick Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2):

• 150g fresh Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced 🍄

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice 🍋

• Optional: chili flakes, sesame seeds, spring onions, tofu

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).

3. Toss in shiitake mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender and golden.

4. Stir in soy sauce and vinegar. Cook 1 more minute.

5. Garnish and serve over rice, noodles, or greens.

✨ Quick, umami-packed, and totally satisfying — all plant-based!

🍄🍝🌿 Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Pasta

Rich, savoury, and full of umami — without the meat.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2):

• 150g fresh Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced

• 200g pasta of your choice (tagliatelle, linguine, penne) 🍝

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

• 100ml plant-based cream or single cream 🌱

• 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: fresh parsley, nutritional yeast, or vegan parmesan 🌿🧂

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water.

2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

3. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add shiitake mushrooms.

4. Cook mushrooms for 5–7 mins until tender and lightly golden.

5. Stir in soy sauce and cream, simmer for 2–3 mins.

6. Add cooked pasta to the pan, toss well. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

7. Season with salt and pepper. Top with parsley or vegan cheese.

✨ Creamy, cosy, and rich with shiitake flavour – a satisfying meat-free main!