John Myers
This cultivated mushroom is also known as the king oyster mushroom and has a spicy taste reminiscent of porcini mushrooms. It has a light brown, trumpet-like curved cap and a white stem. There is hardly any waste during processing.
Origin
The relatives of the oyster mushrooms originally come from the Mediterranean region and North Africa. Today they are bred throughout Europe, China, and Australia, among other places.
Season
As these are cultivated mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms are available all year round.
Taste
King oyster mushrooms have a spicy, nutty mushroom flavor that is reminiscent of oyster mushrooms and porcini mushrooms and has a light note of anise.
Use
The mushrooms can be served raw in a salad, grilled, fried, or marinated. Both the hat and the stems are used. King oyster mushrooms go well with cream sauces, as an accompaniment to game dishes, in ragouts and pasta sauces. Vegetarians like to use them as a meat substitute. They remain al dente when cooking and are also suitable for freezing and pickling in vinegar and oil. If possible, the mushrooms should not be used together with onions, since then their own taste is lost. You can find inspiration for delicious dishes in our king oyster mushroom recipes!
Storage/shelf life
King oyster mushrooms have a relatively long shelf life. Wrapped in a damp cloth, they can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days.
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