Description

Baby King Oyster UK

Baby King Oyster UK. The farmed mushroom in the range with the most intriguing texture. When cut lengthwise and fried hard, dense ivory stems have a pleasing chew and sear to a golden crust that resembles scallops. It works just as well in a noodle broth, a Korean stir-fry, or just sautéed with butter, garlic, and herbs.

King trumpets, or baby king oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii), are picked before the caps spread and the stalks lengthen. They are tiny at this stage, with a small, pale brown crown atop a sturdy, ivory-white stem. The interesting part is the stem, which has a mild, somewhat sweet flavor and a subtle peppery edge that develops when cooked. It is dense, smooth, and wonderfully meaty in texture. The entire mushroom is acceptable when it is baby size since it lacks the woodiness that can form in the stems of fully grown specimens.