Neophyte with "king oyster" sliced mushrooms - easy side dish?

Saregama · February 20, 2024, 6:00am

The baby ones were new to me as of a month or two ago.

But yes, what you said makes sense even for the “normal” size vs the jumbo.

Plus I think the normal-sized ones are good for visual appeal for things like yakitori and western applications.

TokushimaCook · February 20, 2024, 10:15pm

I saw BIG and SMALL King oyster (shall we call them “King” and “Prince”? ) mushrooms yesterday in a discount supermarket chain. The BIG ones were ¥106/USD $0.70 for a 100g/3.5oz package and the SMALL (labeled as “mini) ones were ¥127/USD $0.85 for a 150g/5.3oz package. Until yesterday I had never seen oyster mushrooms sold as “mini” before, so I decided to take these photos.

King oyster mushrooms are one of the cheaper mushrooms in Japan. I guess that may not be the case in North America.

linguafood · February 20, 2024, 11:03pm

I like the idea of calling the smaller ones prince oyster mushrooms

ricepad · February 21, 2024, 12:03am

Beats calling them Blanket oyster mushrooms…

small_h · February 21, 2024, 4:29am

ICWYDT

is a complete sentence.

CCE · February 21, 2024, 5:43am

Please, let’s be more specific here, and a bit more reverent.

Prince Rogers Nelson Oyster Mushrooms.

ricepad · February 21, 2024, 7:05am

The mushrooms previously known as…

linguafood · February 21, 2024, 2:54pm

And his highness would mos def agree with the KISS prince-iple of preparation. Maybe a touch of CREAM

BarneyGrubble · February 24, 2024, 7:51pm

No ventilation holes, I see. I always thought it was best if they were allowed to breathe, so did not get scummy so quickly.

TokushimaCook · February 25, 2024, 12:03am

Here in Japan, I’ve never seen ventilation holes in this type of packaging for king oyster mushrooms. In fact, the ONLY types of mushrooms I’ve seen packaged here with ventilation holes are the various types of shimeji mushrooms. I don’t know why they’re the only type I see those holes in, though.

linguafood · February 25, 2024, 1:24am

linguafood · March 20, 2024, 6:14pm

Today’s lunch: sautéed KOS atop havarti, topped with two fried eggs. So versatile

linguafood · April 10, 2024, 5:40pm

They can also make a kale salad go down easier

linguafood · April 13, 2024, 4:38pm

… and they make for a wonderful addition to brunch

CCE · April 14, 2024, 2:48am

you keep killing me. over and over again.

Keep doing it.

linguafood · April 14, 2024, 5:31pm

At yer service, sir

linguafood · April 24, 2024, 5:04pm

Look at these ginormous mofos! Dense, not spongy, and weigh almost a lb together. Pen for scale.

linguafood · July 16, 2024, 5:22pm

'nother delish KOS lunch, just seared in ghee, finished with a tiny splash of rosé from a bottle near the stove, and a scattering of scallions & parsley

DaBadger · July 21, 2024, 2:01pm

Now that’s something I haven’t tried. Gotta try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

DaBadger · July 21, 2024, 2:03pm

They also have a mild anise flavor from which I never tire. They grow pretty voraciously by me, so I can usually find them in good shape. we’ve just had so much rain that mushrooms that come up beautifully are soone ruined for human consumption by moisture and critters/worms.