dung1 gu1冬菇
Jyutpingdung1 gu1
Yaledūng gū
Definition
Shiitake mushroom; a type of edible fungus commonly used in Chinese cuisine.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to the dried, dark brown variety commonly used in Cantonese braised dishes and soups. While it literally translates to winter mushroom, it is the standard term for shiitake regardless of the season. It is often paired with chicken or used as a key ingredient in dim sum fillings.
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zek3隻jekExamples
This plate of braised chicken with shiitake mushrooms is very flavorful.
How many shiitake mushrooms did you buy to take home?
Related words
Common phrases
braised chicken with shiitake mushrooms
to rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic mushrooms like 蘑菇, which usually refers to white button mushrooms. Using 蘑菇 to describe the dark, dried Chinese variety will sound unnatural to a local cook.
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