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Shimeji Mushroom
- Clusters of medium-short stems
- White stems with brown or white caps
- Rounded caps and thicker stems than enoki
Vegetables
Shimeji Mushroom
Clusters of medium-short stems; White stems with brown or white caps; Rounded caps and thicker stems than enoki.
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3 identity clues
- Clusters of medium-short stems
- White stems with brown or white caps
- Rounded caps and thicker stems than enoki
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 本菇
- English
- Shimeji Mushroom
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Jamur shimeji
- Tagalog
- Kabuteng shimeji
How to identify it
Check these features together: Clusters of medium-short stems; White stems with brown or white caps; Rounded caps and thicker stems than enoki. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Shimeji Mushroom, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Enoki Mushroom
- Dense bundles of very slender stems
- White to cream colour
- Tiny rounded caps at the tips
How to identify it
Shimeji Mushroom: Clusters of medium-short stems. For Enoki Mushroom, look for dense bundles of very slender stems. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Add to soup, steamed dishes or stir-fries.
Choosing & preparing
Cut away the joined growing base, separate the cluster, rinse and cook thoroughly.
Storage
Keep dry, refrigerate as appropriate for the produce and use promptly; reject mould, rot or abnormal slime.
Helper tip
For Shimeji Mushroom, check clusters of medium-short stems. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要本菇，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Shimeji Mushroom, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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