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Hon Shimeji mushrooms have burlap-colored, smooth, petite globular caps and slender, ivory stems that connect to a thick white porous inedible base. Hon Shimeji mushrooms have piquant, umami (savory) aromas, a sharp flavor when fresh with a firm chewy texture. When cooked, the flavor is mild and nutty when cooked and the texture softens with cooking.
Hon Shimeji mushrooms are available year-round.
Hon Shimeji or Brown Beech mushrooms, are scientifically classified under the genus Hypsizygus which includes the species H. tessellatus, H. marmoreus, and H. ulmarius. In Japan the mushrooms is referred to as buna shimeji which translates into English as “beech mushroom.”
Uncooked Hon Shimeji are not only bitter in taste but their nutritional components are rendered useless to the human body as it can only assimilate cooked Hon Shimeji mushrooms. An unpublished report by the National Cancer Institute of Japan indicates Hon Shimeji mushrooms have medicinally active ingredients that provide anti-tumor benefits.
Hon Shimeji are best prepared cooked as their raw flavor tends to be unpalatably strong. The Hon Shimeji will hold its shape well when cooked and may be roasted, steamed, sautéed and pickled. Add to soups, stir-frys, omelettes and noodle dishes. Pair with seafood, citrus, grilled meats, white wine and fresh herbs.
The term “shimeji” is used by the Japanese to refer to at least eighteen different species of mushrooms. It is used as a generic term for any mushroom and is often used with another word describing the particular variety of mushroom. In Italy, Hon Shimeji mushrooms are referred to as chiodini or “little nails” and pioppini “cluster of trees.”
Hon Shimeji, or Brown Beech mushrooms is a group of edible mushrooms native to East Asia. Wild Hon Shimeji mushrooms grow on hardwood trees, most often Beech trees, hence their common name. In the West, they can be found on poplar trees. Cultivated Brown Beech mushrooms live on substrates composed of sawdust, grain and organic agricultural waste in a climate controlled dark environment for nutrition and uniform growth. The first cultivated Brown Beech mushroom breed was patented in 1972 by Takara Shuzo Company.
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Description/Taste
Hon Shimeji mushrooms have burlap-colored, smooth, petite globular caps and slender, ivory stems that connect to a thick white porous inedible base. Hon Shimeji mushrooms have piquant, umami (savory) aromas, a sharp flavor when fresh with a firm chewy texture. When cooked, the flavor is mild and nutty when cooked and the texture softens with cooking.
Seasons/Availability
Hon Shimeji mushrooms are available year-round.
Current Facts
Hon Shimeji or Brown Beech mushrooms, are scientifically classified under the genus Hypsizygus which includes the species H. tessellatus, H. marmoreus, and H. ulmarius. In Japan the mushrooms is referred to as buna shimeji which translates into English as “beech mushroom.”
Nutritional Value
Uncooked Hon Shimeji are not only bitter in taste but their nutritional components are rendered useless to the human body as it can only assimilate cooked Hon Shimeji mushrooms. An unpublished report by the National Cancer Institute of Japan indicates Hon Shimeji mushrooms have medicinally active ingredients that provide anti-tumor benefits.
Applications
Hon Shimeji are best prepared cooked as their raw flavor tends to be unpalatably strong. The Hon Shimeji will hold its shape well when cooked and may be roasted, steamed, sautéed and pickled. Add to soups, stir-frys, omelettes and noodle dishes. Pair with seafood, citrus, grilled meats, white wine and fresh herbs.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The term “shimeji” is used by the Japanese to refer to at least eighteen different species of mushrooms. It is used as a generic term for any mushroom and is often used with another word describing the particular variety of mushroom. In Italy, Hon Shimeji mushrooms are referred to as chiodini or “little nails” and pioppini “cluster of trees.”
Geography/History
Hon Shimeji, or Brown Beech mushrooms is a group of edible mushrooms native to East Asia. Wild Hon Shimeji mushrooms grow on hardwood trees, most often Beech trees, hence their common name. In the West, they can be found on poplar trees. Cultivated Brown Beech mushrooms live on substrates composed of sawdust, grain and organic agricultural waste in a climate controlled dark environment for nutrition and uniform growth. The first cultivated Brown Beech mushroom breed was patented in 1972 by Takara Shuzo Company.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Aura Catering San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
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| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
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| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
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| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
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| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
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| Dominic's Table | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6811 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Stone Brewing Company Tap Room | San Diego CA | 619-727-4452 |
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| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
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| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
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| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Diego CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
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| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
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| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
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| Fishmonger's Market | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
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Recipe Ideas
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Truffled Potatoes with Shimeji Mushrooms |
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Brown Beech Mushroom and Chicken Stir Fry |
