Mushrooms, with their earthy, umami flavor, dense chewiness, and culinary versatility, have long been used in cuisines all over the world — they're a staple in the Japanese diet, in numerous European regions they serve as the center of recipes such as risotto and Chicken Marsala, and in the U.S. they've long been a popular star ingredient in dishes ranging from mushroom
ragout to
portobello burgers.