There’s a recipe I want to try that uses 10 oz. of shiitakes. Trouble is, my local food source (a major market) doesn’t have loose shiitakes — only prepackaged, which cost $18/lb.
What SHOULD I expect to pay for them? Any suggestions on sources? I’m not hugely inclined to grow my own, especially if such kits are themselves expensive, but I acknowledge that’s an option.
Well, there’s an Asian supermarket near me that has the mushrooms loose, but they’re $15 a pound still. I guess I should try elsewhere? Still, I think I’ll have to travel quite a bit, and I’m starting to wonder if it’s worth it, even for this recipe that sounds good…