Dried Shiitake Mushrooms 90g

If your soups, stews, and stir-fries taste flat — this is the ingredient you've been missing. Tayyib Dried Shiitake Mushrooms bring an intense, deep umami flavour to any dish that fresh mushrooms simply cannot replicate. Used across Chinese and Asian cuisines for centuries, dried shiitake is one of those pantry essentials that transforms ordinary cooking into something extraordinary — with one jar doing the work of a whole spice rack.

What's in them

• 100% dried shiitake mushrooms — free from additives and preservatives
• Naturally rich in umami — concentrated flavour that intensifies on drying
• Good source of B vitamins, zinc, and antioxidants
• Contains lentinan — a natural compound studied for its immune-supportive properties
• No additives · No preservatives · Packaged with love

Why use dried shiitake over fresh mushrooms?

Fresh mushrooms are mild and perishable. Dried shiitake mushrooms are an entirely different ingredient — the drying process concentrates the flavour dramatically, producing a deep, savoury richness that elevates broths, sauces, and stir-fries instantly. They also last months in your pantry, rehydrate in minutes, and the soaking liquid itself becomes a flavour-packed broth. One jar replaces a whole stock cube — naturally.

How to use them

• Rehydrate first — soak in warm water for 20–30 minutes until fully softened before use
• Add to soups, broths, and noodle dishes for deep, authentic umami flavour
• Toss into stir-fries, fried rice, and gravies for a rich savoury base
• Use the soaking liquid — don't discard it. Add to soups and sauces as a natural mushroom stock
• Don't skip soaking — adding dry shiitake directly to dishes results in a tough, rubbery texture
• Avoid soaking in boiling water — warm water extracts more flavour without toughening the mushroom

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly sealed
• Keep away from moisture and humidity — dried mushrooms reabsorb moisture and spoil
• Shelf stable — lasts up to 12 months when stored properly