Mushrooms

Recipies

The perfect Tuna Melt – https://saucestache.com/tuna-melt-recipe/

See my page on Portobello Mushrooms – Portobello Mushrooms – The Next Meal

• Portobello: final growth of button mushrooms with a meatier texture.
• Cremini: similar to button mushrooms with slightly deeper flavor.
• Shitakes: smoky/earthy flavor
• Oyster: mild and sweet flavor
• King oyster: very firm meaty texture compared to regular oyster mushrooms.
• Chanterelles: are distinctive bright yellow with a sweet/peppery flavor.
• Porcini: typically come dried and have been compared to sourdough with a slight creamy and nutty flavor. They need to be soaked in hot water for 15-20 minutes in water before using.

From <https://www.mysavoryadventures.com/the-best-vegan-mushroom-and-walnut-pate/>

Here’s a list of 20 popular mushrooms in the USA, along with their flavor and texture:

1. White Button Mushroom – Mild, earthy flavor; soft and spongy texture.
2. Cremini (Baby Bella) – Slightly richer flavor than white button; firm and meaty texture.
3. Portobello – Robust, meaty flavor; thick and chewy texture.
4. Shiitake – Earthy, smoky flavor; firm and slightly chewy texture.
5. Oyster Mushroom – Mild, sweet flavor; soft and velvety texture.
6. Enoki – Delicate, mild flavor; crunchy and stringy texture.
7. Chanterelle – Sweet, fruity flavor; firm and slightly chewy texture.
8. Morel – Nutty, earthy flavor; spongy and chewy texture.
9. Porcini (King Bolete) – Rich, nutty flavor; dense and meaty texture.
10. King Oyster Mushroom – Mild, savory flavor; thick and meaty texture.
11. Maitake (Hen of the Woods) – Buttery, umami flavor; tender and meaty texture.
12. Beech (Shimeji) – Mild, nutty flavor; firm and slightly crunchy texture.
13. Wood Ear (Judas Ear) – Mild, woody flavor; crunchy and leathery texture.
14. Lion’s Mane – Mild, seafood-like flavor; meaty and stringy texture.
15. Puffball – Mild, nutty flavor; soft and spongy texture.
16. Turkey Tail – Earthy, woody flavor; tough and leathery texture.
17. Reishi – Bitter, woody flavor; tough and woody texture.
18. Black Trumpet – Rich, smoky flavor; tender and chewy texture.
19. Hedgehog Mushroom (Sweet Tooth) – Nutty, earthy flavor; firm and chewy texture.
20. Truffle – Intense, earthy flavor; firm and creamy texture.

Here’s the combined list of popular mushrooms in the USA with their flavors, textures, and descriptions:

1. White Button Mushroom – Mild, earthy flavor; soft and spongy texture. Small, round, and white with a smooth cap.
2. Cremini (Baby Bella) – Slightly richer flavor than white button; firm and meaty texture. Similar to white button mushrooms but with a brown cap.
3. Portobello – Robust, meaty flavor; thick and chewy texture. Large, flat, and brown with a meaty texture.
4. Shiitake – Earthy, smoky flavor; firm and slightly chewy texture. Brown with a broad, umbrella-shaped cap.
5. Oyster Mushroom – Mild, sweet flavor; soft and velvety texture. Fan-shaped and usually white, gray, or tan.
6. Enoki – Delicate, mild flavor; crunchy and stringy texture. Small, thin, and white with a long stem and tiny cap.
7. Chanterelle – Sweet, fruity flavor; firm and slightly chewy texture. Golden-yellow with a wavy, funnel-shaped cap.
8. Morel – Nutty, earthy flavor; spongy and chewy texture. Conical with a honeycomb-like texture.
9. Porcini (King Bolete) – Rich, nutty flavor; dense and meaty texture. Thick, brown cap with a white to pale yellow stem.
10. King Oyster Mushroom – Mild, savory flavor; thick and meaty texture. Thick, white stem with a small, brown cap.
11. Maitake (Hen of the Woods) – Buttery, umami flavor; tender and meaty texture. Frilly and clustered, resembling feathers or ruffled leaves.
12. Beech (Shimeji) – Mild, nutty flavor; firm and slightly crunchy texture. Small, clustered mushrooms with brown or white caps.
13. Wood Ear (Judas Ear) – Mild, woody flavor; crunchy and leathery texture. Dark, ear-shaped and slightly gelatinous.
14. Lion’s Mane – Mild, seafood-like flavor; meaty and stringy texture. White, cascading spines that resemble a lion’s mane.
15. Puffball – Mild, nutty flavor; soft and spongy texture. Round, white, and smooth; looks like a small ball.
16. Turkey Tail – Earthy, woody flavor; tough and leathery texture. Thin, colorful layers resembling a turkey’s tail feathers.
17. Reishi – Bitter, woody flavor; tough and woody texture. Hard, woody, and often reddish with a shiny surface.
18. Black Trumpet – Rich, smoky flavor; tender and chewy texture. Dark, funnel-shaped and trumpet-like.
19. Hedgehog Mushroom (Sweet Tooth) – Nutty, earthy flavor; firm and chewy texture. Light-colored with spiky, tooth-like structures underneath.
20. Truffle – Intense, earthy flavor; firm and creamy texture. Irregularly shaped, firm, and can be black or white with a rough exterior.