noun
donko mushroom; winter shiitake
A thick, high-quality shiitake variety with a cracked cap, prized for its rich flavor and meaty texture.
See also: しいたけ
どんこは肉厚で、煮物にすると美味しい。
Donko mushrooms are thick and delicious when simmered.
この店では高級な冬菇を扱っている。
This shop carries high-grade donko mushrooms.
General term for shiitake mushrooms; どんこ specifically refers to a premium winter variety with a distinctive cracked cap.
The name 冬菇 literally means 'winter mushroom', referring to the season when this variety is typically harvested. The reading どんこ is a Sino-Japanese reading of the kanji.