donko mushroom; winter shiitake
A thick, high-quality shiitake variety with a cracked cap, prized for its rich flavor and meaty texture.
See also: 椎茸
Donko mushrooms are thick and delicious when simmered.
This shop carries high-grade donko mushrooms.
Standard kanji spelling for this shiitake variety.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 冬菇.
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.