the shiitake’s flavor is often described as-rich, buttery, or filled with umami. umami, by the way, is known as one of the five basic tastes – along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter – and provides savoriness to a food or dish.
the shiitake’s flavor is often described as-rich, buttery, or filled with umami. umami, by the way, is known as one of the five basic tastes – along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter – and provides savoriness to a food or dish.