Nameko
FamilyStrophariaceae
EdibilityChoice Edible
HabitatDead hardwood
SeasonAutumn
About the Nameko
Their caps are covered in a thick, gelatinous coating that gives a silky texture to soups. A staple of Japanese miso soup. Their name means slimy mushroom in Japanese. The gelatinous coating is actually a natural thickener. One of the most popular cultivated mushrooms in Japan. Their amber-brown color is distinctive. Often sold in small packets in Asian markets.
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