Nameko (Pholiota nameko), an edible mushroom known for its slightly gelatinous texture; commonly used in miso soup and other Japanese dishes.
寒い日はなめこの味噌汁が一番温まる。
On cold days, nameko miso soup is the best to warm you up.
なめこは軽く湯通しするとぬめりが落ちすぎず、食感がよくなる。
If you briefly blanch nameko, the slime doesn't drop too much and the texture improves.
スーパーでなめこのパックを買って、晩ごはんに和え物を作った。
I bought a pack of nameko at the supermarket and made a dressed mushroom dish for dinner.