Shiitake Shake

Shiitake Shake from Old Town Spice Shop is pure ground shiitake mushroom in a convenient shaker, a quick way to add rich, earthy umami to almost any dish. With a single ingredient, it dissolves easily into soups, sauces, rubs, and eggs.

At a glance

• Vendor: Old Town Spice Shop
• Category: Pantry, seasoning
• Ingredients: Shiitake mushrooms
• Form: Ground powder in a shaker
• Flavor: Earthy, savory, umami-rich

Best for

• Adding depth to soups, broths, and sauces
• Homemade rubs for steak and meats
• Whisking into eggs and omelets
• Risotto, grains, and pasta
• Vegetarian and plant-based umami boosts
• A handy gift for the savory home cook

How to use

Sprinkle into soups and sauces for instant umami depth, add to a dry rub for steak, or whisk into eggs for an earthy omelet. A little adds savory richness anywhere.

Flavor profile

Deep, earthy, and meaty with the concentrated savory umami of dried shiitake.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop is a specialty spice merchant offering single-origin herbs, peppers, and global pantry staples.