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Whether you’re a seasoned chef, or a novice in the kitchen, Pearsons Mushrooms are a must try.
Indulge in their savory taste, savor their health benefits, and let their versatility inspire your culinary adventures.
Often considered vegetables, mushrooms are neither plants nor animals. They belong to a unique kingdom of fungi.
Oyster Mushrooms
Each Oyster Mushroom has its own characteristic and flavor. These mushrooms generally grow in clusters of eccentrically stemmed, scallop shaped caps, but they can also grow individually. They have a soft texture, with succulent flesh and a delicate flavor. While they can technically be eaten raw, cooking the mushrooms brings out the best of their nutty taste. Oyster mushrooms have a light, mild flavor with slightly earthy notes. Some people also describe them as having a hint of seafood or a subtle anise flavor, but, these flavours are almost indiscernible when incorporated into dishes and makes oysters one of the most versatile mushrooms for cooking. One appeal of oyster mushrooms is their quick prep time; they can be used whole, torn, or chopped. Oyster mushrooms are eaten in a variety of cuisines, but they are especially popular in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cooking
Dried Oyster Mushrooms
Dried Oyster mushrooms should be soaked in warm water or broth for 30 minutes before using. With their tender and meaty texture, they can be incorporated into various recipes. They complement stir-fries, soups, stews, and chowders. Oyster mushrooms can also be cooked into omelets, casseroles, pasta, or used as a pizza topping.
Beyond savory dishes, dried oyster mushrooms can be rehydrated and used as a seafood substitute. They can be transformed into imitation calamari, crab cakes, and even oysters baked on the half shell. The reconstituted liquid can also be used to flavor sauces and broths.
Wonderful Jerky can be made by rehydrating dry mushrooms in your favorite marinade and dehydrating again.
Oyster mushrooms pair well with meats like beef, chicken, pork, and game, as well as aromatics such as shallots, green onions, ginger, garlic, and onions. They also complement herbs like thyme, cilantro, basil, and parsley, and go well with potatoes, capsicum, corn, and broccoli.
When stored in a sealed container in a cool and dry place, whole dried oyster mushrooms can last for 1 to 2 years.
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
Lions Mane’s are a tasty, earthy flavored mushroom, with a subtle sweetness and a succulent texture. They are great sautéed, grilled or baked. They are delicious and easy to prepare, and elegant enough to impress company.
UNPARALLELED FLAVOUR
Each Mushroom has its own characteristic and flavor.
Oyster mushrooms are pleasantly mild-tasting, with a delicate-textured flesh and nutty flavor. Like all mushrooms they are full of umami, which means they don’t need much seasoning. I think they’re perfect to eat simply with just salt, pepper and garlic butter. (Umami means “savory taste” in Japanese)
Try them on their own as a side dish, or top them on some grilled steak, juicy pork chops or chicken.
They are also a natural pair with soy sauce in veggie stir fries.
Add the mushrooms on top of your favourite pizza.
Toss them in your favourite pasta dish for a major flavour boost.
Add to soups, stews, casseroles and stir-fries.
Use them as a great topping on toast or toasted slices of French bread or Bruschetta.
Spoon over toasted slices of garlic bread with some grated Parmesan cheese or melted cheese.
Fried or softly scrambled eggs go perfectly with pan-fried oyster mushrooms for a fancy breakfast dish, or add to a frittata or an omelette!
Use in Risotto or Polenta for a vegetarian meal.
Try dehydrating mushrooms then rehydrate in your favorite marinade and then dehydrate again for a wonderful jerky.
Dehydrate mushrooms and store in airtight container for later use.
Mushrooms can also be frozen after blanching or sautéing.
The choices are endless!
UNLIMITED POSSIBLITIES
Here are some of the most popular uses.
Sautéed; simply sauté your mushrooms in olive oil or butter for a mouth-watering side dish that compliments any meal perfectly.
Stir-fry; Add a unique touch to your stir-fries by including mushrooms. Their savory taste and elegant appearance will elevate your dish to new culinary heights.
Soups, casseroles and stews; Enhance the flavor of your favorite soups and stews by incorporating tender mushrooms. They add a delightful earthiness to any broth-based dish.
Salads; Slice or tear mushrooms into salads for a satisfying and wholesome crunch. They go exceptionally well with citrus dressing and fresh herbs.
Vegetarian; Use as a meat substitute for vegan and vegetarian dishes.
SIMPLY DELICIOUS
To make the most of your mushrooms, we have a few cooking hints to share.
Keep it simple; Mushrooms possess a natural umami flavor so they shine in simple dishes. Allow their unique taste to take center stage by adding minimal seasoning and spices.
Mushrooms are best cooked quickly searing over med-high heat. They develop an irresistible tasty crust, almost as if they were dipped in batter.
Roasting; Roasting oyster mushrooms brings out their rich, meaty flavor. Drizzle them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast them in the oven until they turn golden and crispy.
Blend flavours; Mushrooms pair well with garlic, onions, thyme and rosemary. Experiment with these flavor combinations to create truly tantalizing dishes.
Oyster Mushrooms are beautiful and delicious! This basic pan-fried oyster mushroom recipe is quick and easy. The delicate mushrooms are quickly sautéed and tossed with garlic, butter and parsley. It’s our favorite way to cook them, hands down.
All parts of mushrooms are edible, but you’ll get the best results if you take a few minutes to prep them properly before cooking.
Cleaning; our mushrooms are grown using no soil or chemicals. It is not recommended to wash them as the delicate caps could fall apart or become waterlogged.
Trimming; The little woody stems at the base of the clusters can be a bit chewey so trim with sharp knife if desired.
Slicing; Separate large caps or clusters with your hands or slice them. Leave them whole if they are small.
How to make basic roasted oyster mushrooms
Pink Oyster Mushrooms taste very similar to bacon- even when you cook them in something as simple as coconut oil and sea salt. In this recipe the pink oyster mushroom is coated in flavoured oil to help it crisp up and really take on a bacon flavor!
The result is crispy, meaty, and smoky. This mushroom bacon can be eaten on its own, it’s delicious! Otherwise it is incredible in anywhere where you would traditionally eat bacon! Add it minced over pasta, stuffed in wraps, over burgers, and other sandwiches! These roasted oyster mushrooms are slightly sweet, deeply savoury, and packed with umami. The meaty, chewy texture makes them perfect for meat-free burgers, tacos or bruschetta.
Preheat your oven or Air fryer to 190°C. Toss the mushrooms with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them for about 15-20 minutes until they are tender and slightly crispy. Set them aside to cool. Roasted oyster mushrooms are utterly delicious and oh-so versatile.
To sauté the oyster mushrooms
Preheat a frying pan over medium-high heat, then add the two tablespoons of olive oil. Add the marinated mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are soft and golden brown. They won’t have the same meaty texture as roasted oyster mushrooms.
To stir-fry the oyster mushrooms
Preheat a wok or a heavy skillet over high heat. Add the oil to the hot pan. Once the oil shimmers, carefully add the marinated oyster mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes – stirring frequently – until the mushrooms are soft and the edges crisp.
The Mushroom Farm at the Top End of Australia
Pearsons Mushrooms
PO Box 1599, Humpty Doo NT 0836
Phone: 0491 373490
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