If pressed for time, soak them in hot water for at least 2 hours (the caps will become firm, but the stems may remain quite ...

Try this recipe from W Table. Prepare the shiitake mushrooms by removing the stems and making star-shaped cuts on the caps. Tip: You can save the stems to make broth later by washing them thoroughly.

With slotted spoon, remove mushrooms, discard stems and slice caps into thin strips. Set mushrooms and stock aside separately. In soup pot or large Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté ginger and ...