Traditional Chinese Drying: Recipe, Ingredient Ratios & Step-by-Step Method

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Drying and processing of shiitake mushroomsShiitake mushrooms are one of the world's famous edible fungi and a traditional export commodity in my country. Not only is it fragrant and attractive, it is rich in nutrients, but it also has functions such as lowering blood pressure, fighting cancer, and preventing liver disease. It is mainly produced in southern provinces such as Fujian, Zhejiang, and Anhui. The northern region has only developed in recent years. Due to the shortage of basswood resources, in recent years, mushroom cultivation has gradually turned to sawdust substitute cultivation. In terms of yield and economic benefits, it is an effective new way to produce mushrooms.Shiitake mushrooms grow in groups or clusters. The cap is round, the edge of the cap is initially rolled in, then flattened, the center is slightly protruding, 3 to 6 cm in diameter, there are dark brown or dark brown scales on the surface, sometimes with chrysanthemum-like cracks, the stipe is medium or partial, cylindrical or slightly flat, and solid inside.Harvesting: The optimum period for harvesting is when the caps of the shiitake mushrooms have not yet fully expanded, the edges of the caps are slightly rolled in, and the folds are fully expanded.Preparation method1. Sun-drying and fire-roasting methods: Currently, the fire-roasting method is used to dry mushrooms. A few areas still use sun drying and thread-drying. Although these two methods are simple to operate and low in cost, they are of poor quality. When exposed to the sun, the caps tend to stick back, become dull, have no fragrance, and are subject to weather restrictions. The threading method is to thread the mushrooms one by one and hang them under the eaves to dry, causing the mushroom surface to turn black and lose the smell of mushrooms. The threaded holes in the mushroom handles also affect the quality. The mushrooms grilled by fire roasting method are delicious and beautiful in color, but the heat must be controlled well. …

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