Have you ever seen a more fun-looking edible mushroom? Often the brightest colored and most visually intriguing mushrooms should not be eaten, but Pink Oyster mushrooms are certainly an exception! The brightly colored pink caps grow in clusters on narrow stems. The mushrooms are popular in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cooking, but they can be added to any kind of cuisine.
These deliciously delicate oyster mushrooms taste like bacon or ham, and their flavor intensifies when cooked. The aroma is pungent, which is very characteristic of the oyster mushroom. Their meat-like flavor and succulent texture makes Pink Oyster mushrooms a wonderful meat substitute in many dishes. Their quick prep time is also appealing; Pink Oyster mushrooms can be quickly chopped or torn into pieces for a more rustic look.
Health Benefits:
Fresh organic oyster mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in Asia as natural medicine. Oyster mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and possess natural anti-bacterial properties.
Mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins, protein, copper, potassium, zinc and selenium. All essential minerals to a healthy diet.
Mushrooms are also a rich in dietary fiber and are low in both saturated and unsaturated fat. Dietary fiber helps stimulate digestion, relieving constipation problems.
Storage: Keep refrigerated in a paper bag or covered with a damp paper towel. Will last 7 to 10 days but it is best to eat them promptly.
Cleaning: Rinse just before using