Tanba Shimeji mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as frying, sautéing, braising, stewing, and roasting as their raw flavor tends to be unpalatably strong. They can be used in soups, bisques, stews, casseroles, omelets, noodle dishes, stir-fries, hot pot, rice dishes, and sauces. They also hold up well to deep-frying and can be made into tempura or are commonly stir-fried with butter and soy sauce.
Tamba Shimeji are very healthy. Rich in dietary fiber, low in calories, and packed with vitamins B and D, potassium, copper, iron, and calcium.
