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Japanese Dried Shiitake - DONKO- 九州産椎茸どんこ 25-42mm, 70g

$16.99

Expiry date: 2025/11/07

There is a QR code on the product with various recipes.

Thick and meaty, dome-shaped cap. This shiitake mushroom is called “Donko”(dōnggū) and is picked when budding, so it is meatier than Koshin and bite-size at around 25-42mm. For the most delicious way to enjoy, please soak in cold water for 24 hours in the fridge. To reduce soaking time, take out the Shiitake one hour after you started soaking the mushrooms, chop into half or small pieces, and soak for another hour and then use as needed.


Forest-grown Shiitake Mushrooms are naturally cultivated outdoors on special sweet sap oak logs which are cared for and grown by local farmers on Kyushu, a Southern island of Japan.

Japanese famous chef, Dr. Yukio Hattori, chose our Shiitake for his traditional Japanese New Year foods "Osechi." He is known as an expert commentator on the Japanese television show "Iron Chef." And his cooking school recommends our Shiitake and allow us to use his face on our products.


We enclose a recipe sheet in our Shiitake, which links to cooking videos.
By grating Dried Shiitake into a simple powder and adding it to any of your recipes, it brings out the Umami power of Guanylate. By just adding a little Shiitake powder to your recipes, it will bring out the Umami of any of your cooking without the strong Shiitake flavor.

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Collection of recipes with videos that use products available on the rice factory. We publish 4 recipes every month!

[RECIPE] Chicken Nanban Bento

Chicken Nanban is a beloved Japanese fried chicken dish coated in a tangy-sweet sauce and topped with creamy tartar sauce. This dish is a popular bento choice, offering a satisfying and flavorful meal. The crispy chicken, paired with the richness of tartar sauce, makes it a hearty and delicious option—perfect for a filling lunch.

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[RECIPE] Keema Curry

Keema Curry originates from India and features ground meat, minced vegetables, and aromatic spices. This Japanese-style version is a quick and easy rice cooker dish made with Japanese curry powder, creating a rich and savory flavor. Serve it over freshly cooked rice for a satisfying and effortless meal. 

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[RECIPE] Nori Bento

Nori Bento is a simple yet comforting Japanese lunch box featuring layers of cooked rice, seasoned Nori (seaweed), crispy fried fish, Chickuwa Isobe-age (Tempura style), and assorted side dishes. While it's not a fancy bento, its homely flavors make it a favorite for everyday lunches. 

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[RECIPE] Bibimbap

Bibimbap is one of the most well-known Korean dishes—a rice bowl topped with a variety of seasoned vegetables, meat, and a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg. This easy, one-pot version is made in a rice cooker, perfect for busy nights. Just add all the ingredients to the rice cooker, let it do the work, and enjoy a flavorful, savory, and slightly spicy rice dish packed with textures and umami. 

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