Italian Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus Pulmonarius) Phoenix Oyster)

WHAT ARE OYSTER MUSHROOMS

Oyster mushrooms, the common name for the species ‘Pleurotus Ostreatus’, are one of the most common types of cultivated mushrooms in the world. They’re also known as pearl oyster mushrooms or tree oyster mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms are eaten in a variety of cuisines and are especially popular in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cooking. Oyster mushrooms are beloved the world over for their delicate texture and mild, savoury flavour. The mushrooms typically have broad, thin, oyster- or fan-shaped caps and are white or grey or pink.

TASTE

Oyster mushrooms tend to have a subtle, savoury anise flavour. Because their flavour is mild, without the strong earthiness of some mushroom varieties, they work well in a range of different dishes. They also take on a tender, pleasing texture when cooked. Cooking methods like frying, roasting, and grilling can retain more texture in the mushrooms while braising and sautéing makes them a softer texture.