Tasty than mushrooms. We still know too little to use often

Straw mushrooms are a species of edible mushrooms from Southeast Asia, where they are grown on rice strawwhich explains their name. They grow fast, because in just four to five days, which makes them an attractive product for food producers. In Asia, they are available fresh, while in Poland we will most often meet them in dried or canned form.

In terms of taste, straw mushrooms are delicate, slightly sweet and have a soft, silky texture. Thanks to this, they blend in well with various dishes, from soups to stir-fry dishes. Although in the world they are the third most commonly consumed mushrooms (after mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms), in Poland their popularity is just growing.

Straw mushrooms can be found in well -stocked Asian food stores, both stationary and online. Straw canned mushrooms are available in Polish online stores, and their price is around 10-12 zlotys. These products are usually vegan, gluten -free and suitable for a vegetarian diet.

It is also worth visiting larger groceries, which are increasingly expanding the offer of oriental products. If we are planning a visit to a stationary store, It is worth looking for straw mushrooms in Asian food departmentsnext to soy sauces, rice pasta or pickled vegetables.

Straw mushrooms are – contrary to appearances – very versatile culinary. Before using, canned mushrooms should be drained from the pickle and then rinse with water. They are already undergoing thermal treatment, so you only need to heat them. In the case of dried mushrooms, it will be necessary to soak them in warm water for several minutes.

What to use straw mushrooms for?

• Asian soups – straw mushrooms are a must -have component of Tom Yum soup, a Thai specialist with a distinct, sour -picranty taste.
• Stir -fry dishes – thanks to their delicate consistency straw mushrooms are perfect for fried wok dishes with vegetables, rice pasta or meat.
• Salads – added to the Asian style salad, together with marinated ginger, mung bean sprouts and sesame, will give the dish a unique character.
• Sauces and curry – can be an addition to cream sauces based on coconut milk or curry, enriching the taste of dishes inspired by Thai or Indian cuisine.
• Casseroles and stuffing – like mushrooms, straw mushrooms can be used as a filling for dumplings, pancakes or croquettes.

Straw mushrooms are not only a taste, but also nutritional values. They are rich in protein, B vitamins (especially foil), iron, copper and selenium. They are also low -calorie (24 kcal per 100 g) And they have a low level of fats and sugars, which makes them an excellent component of a reduction diet.

Source: NowowoPuje.pl