mushrooms
蘑菇· mogu
fresh
Taste & Role
🐟 Umami
Mushrooms serve as a savory vegetable and umami booster in stir-fries, soups, hot pot, and braised dishes, adding body and a satisfying, meaty texture without overpowering other ingredients.
What it is
Mushrooms are a fresh, versatile fungus that appears in everyday Chinese home cooking. The term most often refers to white button or cremini mushrooms, though it can cover other fresh varieties. They are prized for their meaty bite and their ability to soak up the flavors of a dish.
Nutrition
per 100 g- Calories
- 44.095 kcal
- Protein
- 2.414375 g
- Total fat
- 0.195 g
- Carbs
- 8.170625 g
- Fiber
- —
- Sodium
- 0.9363 mg
USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
Recipes using it
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