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8 minutes ago, Eatmywords said:
Can we talk about the name of this?
Sure. They are a prized type of dried shiitake known in Chinese as 花菇 huā gū, literally 'flower mushroom'. The Chinese consider that the pattern of the cracked cap resembles the petals of a flower. Whether they taste any better than regular shiitake is a matter of opinion.
There is a lot more on Chinese mushrooms here.
2 minutes ago, Eatmywords said:
Can we talk about the name of this?
Sure. They are a prized type of fried shiitake known in Chinese as 花菇 huā gū, literally 'flower mushroom'. The Chinese consider that the pattern of the cracked cap resembles the petals of a flower. Whether they taste any better than regular shiitake is a matter of opinion.
There is a lot more on Chinese mushrooms here.
