They have a meaty and earthy flavor. Use in salads, sauteed with side dishes, or as an ingredient to enrich sauces, soups, stuffings or entrees. Dried Organic Shiitake Shiitakes range in color from tan to dark brown and are characterized by broad, umbrella shaped caps, wide open veils and tan gills. Rich, full bodied flavor with a meaty texture when cooked. A long growing cycle gives a deep, meat-like flavor and substantial texture.
Fluted cap resembles a fan.
Oysters come in different color varieties such as white, yellow, pink and brown. They have a delicate flavor and velvety texture. They are also used when preparing chicken, veal, pork and seafood dishes.