shiitake

[ shee-ee-tah-key ]

noun

, plural shi·i·ta·ke.

1. a large, meaty, black or dark brown mushroom, Lentinula edodes (or Lentinus edodes ), native to eastern Asia and frequently used in Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

shiitake

/ ˌʃɪɪˈtɑːkeɪ /

noun

1. a kind of mushroom widely used in Oriental cookery

Word History and Origins

Origin of shiitake¹

First recorded in 1875–80; from Japanese, equivalent to shii “oak” + take “mushroom”

Word History and Origins

Origin of shiitake¹

C20: from Japanese shii tree + take mushroom

Example Sentences

Use one of the vegan ricottas in the sauce section and top it with the miso-caramelized onions and shiitake bacon of this recipe for some magic.

From Washington Post

Vegan Pizza With Miso-Caramelized Onions and Shiitake Bacon.

From Washington Post

The only mushroom stems I remove are shiitake stems because they’re so chewy, and I avoid even trimming others.

From Washington Post

Sauté the shiitake mushrooms in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic.

From The Daily Beast

The Japanese are very successful in cultivating a mushroom which they call "Shiitake" or "Lepiota shiitake."

From Project Gutenberg

There are three varieties of "Shiitake," the spring, summer, and autumn crops differing somewhat in quality.

From Project Gutenberg