Nameko

[NAH-meh-koh] A small Japanese mushroom that ranges in color from orange to amber to gold. The nameko has a soft almost gelatinous texture and a rich, earthy aroma and flavor. It's highly regarded and used primarily in Japanese soups and one-pot dishes. Though nameko mushrooms are seldom found fresh in the United States, they're available canned in Asian markets. The nameko is sometimes also called cinnamon cap. See also mushroom.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: one of the most important fungi cultivated in Japan
  Synonyms: viscid mushroom, Pholiota nameko

A bowl of nameko soba

Nameko (Pholiota nameko) is a small, amber-brown mushroom with a slightly gelatinous coating that is enjoyed in miso soup and nabemono.

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