Yuquiz Jeonggwan's favorite ingredient shiitake mushroom...Why do I have to cook it?
Mar 28, 2025
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Venerable Jeong Kwan, who appeared as a guest in the 286th episode of tvN 'You Quiz on the Block' (hereinafter 'You Quiz', introduced the Korean and temple food craze that is in the spotlight around the world. In particular, he expressed his affection for various shiitake mushrooms and revealed anecdotes with his father related to the signature menu, braised shiitake mushrooms. In addition, he also introduced the recipe by offering braised shiitake mushrooms on the temple food table presented to MCs such as Yoo Jae-seok and Jo Se-ho.
Shiitake mushrooms, which are in season in spring, contain 'rentinan' which helps strengthen the immune system and anti-cancer. Studies have also shown that lentinan contributes to increasing the survival rate and lowering the recurrence rate of cancer patients.
It is also good for blood pressure stability and cardiovascular health thanks to erythadenine, an ingredient that helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL). It is also rich in potassium, which helps discharge sodium accumulated in the body, so it is good for hypertensive patients to consume.
It is also rich in ergosterol that helps vitamin D production, which is effective in absorbing calcium and increasing bone density, so it is good to take it during menopause when osteoporosis is a concern. In particular, when dried in sunlight, vitamin D content increases.
In addition, it contains a lot of dietary fiber, which helps prevent constipation, and is effective in controlling weight as it has little calories (calorie). It is also rich in iron, which is good for improving anemia, and it is known that abundant antioxidants prevent skin aging.
However, if shiitake mushrooms are consumed raw, it may cause 'shiitake dermatitis' as a hypersensitivity reaction to lentinan, so it is recommended to eat them well cooked.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
