Fresh Oyster Mushrooms (Mixed) - 200g
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Oyster mushrooms are one of the best culinary mushrooms and typically have soft caps with meaty stems. They are a delicacy in Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisine and are frequently served in soups or stir fries. They are much more flavourful than button mushrooms and make a great replacement in a variety of dishes. They can be sautéed with butter or olive oil, salt and commonly garlic to make a delicious standalone dish or the perfect addition to burgers, sandwiches and salads.
Oyster mushrooms are very easily digested and are one of the only Low-FODMAP certified mushroom species. Like all mushrooms, they should always be cooked thoroughly before eating so that you can properly digest them and they will develop their rich umami flavours. Gourmet mushrooms must be picked within a short window and should be eaten fresh so they are harvested within 1-2 days of delivery. Depending upon the crop availability for the day, your order will contain a mix of the following species:
Italian Oyster - We specialise in Italian Oysters (aka. Phoenix Oysters). They have a thick cap with an earthy colour and a smooth, faintly sweet flavour. Their stem is the most tender of all the Oyster mushrooms and they tear apart easily by hand. We do not grow the same high-yielding commercial strain as other farmers. Instead, we use a unique strain which we believe has the finest flavour and texture but produces less mushrooms overall - we think it's worth it. Italian Oysters are great on top of pizzas, mixed into pastas or in any recipe calling for mushrooms due to their versatile flavour.They are a delight when fried in a single layer with butter/oil until brown and crispy. They have a relatively long fridge life of around 7 days.
Yellow Oyster - Also known as Golden Oysters, these mushrooms have a fruity aroma with notes of cinnamon. As they are cooked, they develop a balanced, nutty flavour reminiscent of cashews. They are the most tender of all the Oyster mushrooms and have a smooth, velvety texture. Their caps are extraordinarily delicate and their stems are pleasantly chewy. Ideally cooked within 3 days.
Pink Oyster - Pink Oysters are famous for their meaty texture and bacon-like flavour when they are salted and fried until brown and crispy. These bright pink mushrooms are perfect for breakfasts or any occasion calling for bacon. They have large, thick caps with tiny stems which are usually removed due to their tougher texture. They have the shortest fridge life of the Oyster mushrooms and should ideally be cooked within 2-3 days.
If you have a preference for a particular species, please let us know in the order notes and we will do our best to accommodate you. Individual species can be purchased at the markets and will be available through this website as we increase our production.
We don't recommend washing our mushrooms before cooking them - they are always clean and pesticides are never used in our grow rooms. They are grown using W.A. hardwood, legumes and rain water.
Oyster mushrooms contain a variety of powerful compounds and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Compared with button mushrooms, Oyster mushrooms contain twice the amount of beta-glucan, a famous polysaccharide known for a range of benefits. They are also extraordinarily rich in antioxidants including ergothioneine, which has been found in remarkably high concentrations in Yellow Oysters. You can find many YouTube videos and scientific studies on the benefits of including these mushrooms in your diet.
Oyster mushrooms are especially rich in B Vitamins compared with other mushrooms, including Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6) and Folic Acid (B9). They are a great source of protein, dietary fibre and many other nutrients such as Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Selenium. Mushrooms are the only non-animal source of Vitamin D and also provide large amounts of the vital nutrient Choline.