Country of Origin: Thailand

Key Information: 

Oyster mushroom has a funnel-shaped cap if colours ranging from white to light brown to a darker brown. It has whitish- yellow gills running up to its stem. This mushroom is a close relative of the King Oyster mushroom.Oyster Mushroom is one of very low-caloried mushrooms yet this flavorful fungi is able to supply us antioxidants, minerals and vitamins which boosts our immune system and health.

Preparation:

• Does not require any washing
• Clean any surface dirt or sand particle using a soft brush
• Chop its stems evenly to quicken the cooking time
• With its earthy and distinct flavour, oyster mushrooms can be an ideal substitute in the poultry dishes
• Do not mask their flavour by pairing them with strongly flavoured foods or cooking them in large amount of butter or oilWays to enjoy:
• Can be sautéed or boiled in 3-5 min
• Quick braised or baked for 7-10 min

Storage:

• Refrigerate for them to stay fresh for 5-7 days
• Refrigerate the mushrooms in a paper bag; do not wrap in plastic or store in airtight container, as this will speed up the spoilage