nameko

/nəˈmeɪkoʊ/
noun
  1. A small, edible mushroom with a slimy, gelatinous coating, commonly used in Japanese cuisine, especially in miso soup and hot pot dishes.
    • The farmer harvested a basket of fresh nameko from the log beds.
    • Nameko are popular in Japanese cooking because of their unique slippery coating.
    • I added nameko mushrooms to the miso soup for a silky texture.