Description
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Lion’s Mane mushrooms are medium to large in size, averaging 10-25 centimetres in diameter and are spherical and elongated with a single, hidden base. The tough, fibrous base is covered in soft, overlapping, slender spines that average 1-5 centimetres in length and dangle freely down towards the ground ending in pointed tips. Each of the spines, also known as teeth, release spores into the air promoting new growth on nearby trees. When the mushroom is young, the spines are bright white, but with age, the spines discolour to pale brown-yellow. Lion’s Mane mushrooms are tender and chewy with a mild, sweet, seafood texture reminiscent of scallops, lobster or crab.
Lion’s Mane mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as baking, frying, roasting and sautéing. Their meaty texture is often used as a substitute for meat and can be served as a replacement for seafood, lamb and pork. They are also commonly sautéed and served in pasta, stir-fries, soups, surf and turf, burgers and salads. This mild mushroom easily picks up the flavours of the accompanying ingredients and can be a part of both side and main dishes.
When prepping, the mushroom should be brushed clean and then squeezed out like a sponge to remove excess water. The mushroom is very absorbent and too much water will ruin the flavour and texture of the dish. Lion’s Mane mushrooms pair well with apples, ginger, garlic, shallots, onions, butter, chiles, paprika, thyme, parsley, rosemary, sage, saffron, white pepper, kohlrabi, spinach, leeks, lemon, carrots, potatoes, pine nuts, meats such as beef and poultry. They also work well with cashews, dry white wine, pesto and chicken stock. They will keep for a couple of days when stored in a paper bag in the refrigerator. They can also be cooked and then frozen for a couple of months.
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