08 Enoki, Shimeji, Oyster and King Oyster Mushrooms

There are many varieties of Japanese mushrooms that are widely available. They are all good to use in hotpots and soups. Enoki mushrooms are white in colour and have long, thin stems. They have a nice crunchy texture when you bite them. There are two kinds of shimeji; one is brown and the other is white. Oyster mushrooms and king oyster mushrooms are also often used in Japanese cooking.