Golden Oyster Kit/ Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Description

Flavour Profile:

• Pungent aroma a characteristic of the oyster mushroom family
• Chewy tender texture
• Nutty almost cashew like when cooked
• Fruity, wine like

Nutritional Values:

Golden oysters contain copper, zinc, and essential amino acids in varying amounts including folic acid, lovastatin, and carotenoids, which also gives the mushroom its vivid yellow color.

Storage:

• Refrigerate in a paper bag or mesh cardboard box
• Use within 2-3 days of purchasing

Cooking and Handling:

• No need to wash them
• Short stems
• Quick prep can be chopped or hand torn into pieces for a rustic look
• Cook thoroughly to develop its flavour
• Best sautéed in oil or fat, roasted, boiled
• Pairs well with garlic, shallots, onion, leeks, parsley, mint, basil, coriander, ginger, soy sauce
• Serve on top of or next to a meat, quinoa, noodles or potato dish
• Sautéed whole with other veggies or put on top of a salad
• Use in a cream sauce
• Vegetable stir fry