Fungus
Nameko
About This Entry
Nameko is a small Japanese specialty fungus with viscous cap and nutty aroma — miso soup and soba pair with sake, Grüner Veltliner, and light, umami-friendly whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Riesling — Nameko slippery cap in miso soup pairs with off-dry Riesling in Japanese home cooking.
Common Culinary Uses
- shiitake
At a Glance
Group
Specialty Fungi
Classification
Fungi
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Pholiota nameko
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Nameko
- Classification
- Fungi
- Group
- Specialty Fungi
- Scientific name
- Pholiota nameko
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent