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Snowy buttons, brown-capped shiitake and parachute-topped portobellos grab much of the mushroom love among fungi fans.
But the king oyster mushroom ( or king trumpet or eryngii) is commanding more respect and interest from cooks these days.
You won' t confuse the plump king oyster ( Pleurotus eryngii) with its siblings in the oyster mushroom family. It boasts a sturdy stem, smallish cap and longer shelf life than many of its fellow fungi. The density of that stem? It will need a bit more cooking than, say, a button mushroom.
Other names: King Trumpet, Eryngii, Pleorote du Panicaut Flavor/ Texture: Robust flavor, best of the oyster mushrooms. Firm, meaty texture. Cooking tips: Saute, stir-fry, grill, deep-fried. Stems are also flavorful and not tough. Soup, stew, pasta sauces, Italian dishes, meats, seafood.