What do shiitake mushrooms look like?
Shiitake mushrooms have large umbrella-shaped caps that are dark brown in color. Some may even look black in color. Compared to a cremini or portobello mushroom, they have much thinner and tougher stems, which are cream-colored. Shiitake mushrooms tend to be more expensive than button or oyster mushrooms. However their rich meat-like flavor is unrivaled. …
