Fungus among us organic shiitake come conveniently dried for easy use in all of your favorite shiitake recipes. The simple instructions on the outside of the package explain how to properly soak the mushrooms in water and bring them back to life. Plus we include a shiitake recipe inside this 1 oz. Package so you can have an exotic meal option you can prepare for your family. These dried mushrooms are equal to about 1/2 lb. Of freshly-plucked mushrooms.