Nameko Mushroom



Other Names

なめこ
ナメコ
Butterscotch Mushroom
Opyonok
Опёнок
滑子蘑
滑菇



Description

An orange variety of mushroom, Phoiota microspora popular in Japanese cuisine. The mushroom caps have a thin gelatinous layer that gives them a glossy appearance. This gelatinous layer causes these mushrooms to thicken dishes they are added to.


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