Description

When harvested, these mushrooms are picked in clusters and then cut off one at a time. In the wild, the Oyster Mushroom grows in clusters on tree trunks and dead wood. The taste is also similar so the mushroom can be used for the same dishes as the common Oyster Mushroom. The oyster mushroom is more aromatic than the mushroom and can be prepared in many delicious dishes. From soups, sauces and with a delicious piece of meat or fish. Therefore, the oyster mushroom is also called the “vegetarian steak.

The Oyster Mushroom can be recognized by a light beige to light gray flat fan-shaped cap with a diameter of 5 to 15 cm, a small stalk and clearly visible lamellae on the underside. The flesh is white, fibrous and soft. In addition to the white oyster mushroom, there are also a pink and a yellow variety. The yellow oyster mushroom is the yellow variety of the common oyster mushroom. It grows and grows identically on straw.

Never clean mushrooms under running water or by soaking them in water. They then suck up water, which leads to loss of flavor.