What can I substitute for shiitake mushrooms?
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“What can I substitute for shiitake mushrooms? Can I use regular mushrooms instead?”
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Rather than white button mushrooms, replace shiitakes with cremini, which have a slightly meatier texture more like shiitakes.
For more information on different types of mushrooms, see 7 Ways with Mushrooms.