Mini Eryngii

Mini KINGS OYSTER MUSHROOM

Pleurotus Eryngii

Mini king oyster mushrooms, better known as Mini Eryngii, are small in size and easily identified by their thick cylindrical stem and small, flattened cap. The small, smooth caps are gray to brown and have rounded, curved edges. Below the cap, the stipe and cap are connected by off-white, thin, short gills. Raw, mini king oyster mushrooms have a dense and spongy texture, but little aroma and flavor. Cooked, however, they have a savory umami taste, a soft, crunchy texture and a mild taste reminiscent of Akuratake.

PREPARATION

Mini king oyster mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing and frying. They can be cut or shredded into chunks and braised or braised for a crunchy texture, or they can be sliced into rounds to achieve a tender, meaty consistency. Mini king oyster mushrooms are often used in stir-fries, soups, stews, tempura, in chopped meatballs or meatloaf, mixed into pasta, or grilled and served atop barbecued meats. Mini king oyster mushrooms go well with legumes, grains, fish, poultry, scallops, Asian vegetables, ginger, garlic, chives, chili, thyme, rosemary, peppercorns, soy, vinegar, dry white wines, blue cheese, grapes, and focaccia . They will keep for 1-2 weeks if stored in a paper bag in the refrigerator.

Mini king oyster mushrooms contain riboflavin, vitamins B6, C and D, niacin, potassium, fiber and folic acid. They also contain high amounts of a naturally occurring amino acid, ergothioneine, which is an antioxidant. This particular antioxidant is stored in organs such as the liver and kidneys and helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

other names

Mini Eryngii (Dutch)Kräuterseitling (German)Pied de dunes (French)Pleurotus eryngii (Latin)