Shiitake mushrooms from our farm
Shiitake grown in Latvia, in Kurzeme, on grey alder and oak logs and slowly dried, plus powder and capsules. Grown, dried and packed at Garīkas in the Kuldīga district.
What to do with them
Soak and cook
20–30 minutes in warm water and the mushrooms regain the texture of fresh ones.
Keep the water
The soaking water is a ready-made broth for soups and sauces.
A spoonful of powder
A natural umami booster with no salt and no additives.
A daily dose
Capsules, for when you do not want the flavour in your food.
Grow your own
A block on the windowsill, or spawn for real logs in the garden.
Give it as a gift
A gift set, or a voucher for a farm tour at Garīkas.
How we grow them
Shiitake can be grown quickly – on sawdust substrate in a greenhouse. We do it slowly, on real grey alder and oak logs, the way it has been done in East Asia for centuries. The mushroom needs two years before a log starts to produce.
That is why the caps are denser and the flavour more concentrated – and drying makes it deeper still. We dry slowly, at a low temperature, to keep the aroma intact.
Read more →How to get your order
Omniva parcel locker
€3.90We ship within 1–2 working days of receiving payment. You will get a text message when your parcel arrives.
1–3 working days
Collection at Garīkas
FreeGive us a call and we will agree on a time. You can combine it with a tour of the mushroom farm.
By arrangement
Have a question about our products?
Call or write to us – we will tell you which pack will suit you best.