Fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms are a popular ingredient in various East Asian cuisines. They have an earthy, meaty flavor that adds a rich quality to many vegetarian and vegan recipes.

Sweet potato vermicelli noodles can be tricky to get hold of, but they keep for ages and really are the key to a great japchae. Mix up the veg if you wish to make use of what you have in the fridge.

Shiitake mushrooms are kitchen workhorses that don't get to shine too often. They provide incredible depth of flavor, a meaty texture, and a sweet earthiness that heightens almost any savory dish.

Shiitake mushrooms are edible fungi, native to East Asia and are long known for their rich flavour. But did you know that shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) also bear enormous health benefits?

This fall recipe is packed with delicious ingredients, including sweet and savory simmered shiitake mushrooms, turnips in kan-koji and smoked pickled radish.