i hydrated some shiitakes in water for use in stir fry. i saved the “stock” (does the leftover infused water techincally qualify as “stock?”). anyone have a great recipe that i can use the stock in? (2 replies, last updated by Carb Lover June 28, 2005)

where can i get 'em? fresh or dried, same to me. just the stems, i don’t want to pay for the caps as well. big plus if anyone knows where they might be otherwise thrown away. (0 replies, last updated by gastronaut August 22, 2005)

make cream of shiitake soup w/ shallot or leeks,garlic, little carrot, stock, shiit, cream, ground toasted hazelnuts(joyce goldstein recipe adaptation.) could add roasted pureed celery root too. (8 replies, last updated by monkeyrotica November 29, 2006)

I just made some soup with shiitake mushrooms as one of the ingredients. I usually save leftover gravies, sauces and seafood liquors in the freezer. The other ingredients were kielbasa, onion, celery, garlic, turkey stock (made... (8 replies, last updated by chef chicklet January 29, 2007)

sauce as I do it) is delicious. Cannot recommend it more highly! If you want to use your shiitake, maybe a mushroom stuffing wouldn’t clash too much with this. Link:... (11 replies, last updated by Bunny-Bunny April 3, 2003)

Hello all, I’m looking for a japanese place anywhere in manhattan that would have these two items, shiitake mushroom tempura and california rolls with real crabmeat, or a crabmeat salad, instead of that fake tasteless stuff.... (2 replies, last updated by Yllas June 6, 2006)

Hey Fellow ChowHounds! Does anyone know where I can purchase these mushroom logs here in Orlando? There are a ton of websites, But I am looking for a christmas present. Please let me know if you know of a place here locally that... (3 replies, last updated by Bob Mervine December 24, 2006)

Yep, I gave in. Can you blame me? I have a couple of pounds and there are more where these came from. Can you help me with your favorite ways to enjoy shiitake mushrooms? (I’m not so great with meat but can make it happen... (16 replies, last updated by souschef October 1, 2009)

This new item was being sampled the other day with an Asian stir fry salad w/ cut up apple. They cooked the greens slightly & mixed in the sauce. You only taste a hint of parmesan which is why I bought a bottle:-) Almost tastes... (0 replies, last updated by ceekskat October 6, 2008)

So my parents gave me a huge (Costco size) bag of dried Shiitake mushrooms. I rehydrated a few for pizza once, but that was all I’ve done. What the heck can I use these for? (6 replies, last updated by DGresh February 10, 2009)

Back in my youth, black mushrooms on a Chinese menu inevitably meant reconstituted dried mushrooms. I still remember the first fresh shiitakes I ever ate – in 1983 or 84, at a Japanese Oriental restaurant whose Korean owner/chef... (15 replies, last updated by HSBSteveM May 28, 2008)

Has anyone read this book? Does it look useful? It has hints for how to prepare when that next hurricane, earthquake, power outage or disaster hits. As the review below says, it isn’t for those who lost their home, but if... (0 replies, last updated by rworange December 1, 2005)

Manhattan Fruit Exchange (in Chelsea Market on 9th Ave at 15th St) has a good selection of wild and cultivated mushrooms (including fresh shiitakes) at good prices. (2 replies, last updated by Denise R. December 15, 2004)

specifically shiitake mushroom tempura, and california rolls made with real crabmeat (or a real crabmeat salad), yumm! Thanks in advance chowhounders! Anywhere in manhattan. (0 replies, last updated by NYerine June 4, 2006)

looking for the best classic rendition, chinese banquet-style . . . brown sauce, shiitakes, over some bok-choy; any recs? manhattan chinatown location preferred. (1 reply, last updated by sushiman November 28, 2008)