How to choose King Oyster Mushroom? How to tell if King Oyster Mushroom is bad

King oyster mushroom is a kind of food that we often use when cooking. It is also very cost-effective. The king oyster mushroom we usually eat is sold in the market and supermarket. So how should we choose when we buy it? How to judge whether the king oyster mushroom is bad? For you who likes food, it is very necessary to master the skills of choosing king oyster mushroom!

Contents of this article

1. How to choose King Oyster Mushroom

2. How to judge whether the king oyster mushroom is bad

3. How to remove the fishy smell of King Oyster Mushroom

How to choose King Oyster Mushroom

The king oyster mushrooms we usually eat are sold in markets and supermarkets, so how should we choose them when we go to buy them? The length, taste and surface are three aspects to consider when choosing king oyster mushrooms. First of all, the normal length of king oyster mushrooms after maturity is 12 to 15 cm. Many merchants think that the bigger the king oyster mushrooms are, the better, so they will set a higher price for king oyster mushrooms over 15 cm, and some merchants will set a very low price for very small mushrooms. In fact, those are mushroom buds, and the nutritional value is the same. In general, the best length is 12 to 15 cm; then the taste of king oyster mushrooms will have a light almond flavor, which can be smelled; the surface of king oyster mushrooms should be relatively fresh, and there is no need to be picky to choose flawless ones. Sometimes it is normal to have some small spots.

How to tell if King Oyster Mushroom is bad

When King Oyster Mushrooms go bad, they will turn dark brown, the mushroom surface or the toadstool will turn dark brown or black brown, become soft and not crisp, and sometimes produce juice and have a strange smell. For those King Oyster Mushrooms that have grown hair in the refrigerator, it may be caused by lack of oxygen. As long as they are not rotten or deteriorated, they can be eaten after cleaning off the white hair.

How to remove the fishy smell of King Oyster Mushroom

The stalk of the king oyster mushroom is what you eat. When buying, you should choose the ones that look relatively tender. If they are too old, they will be too chewy. It is best to buy them on the same day. The freshness of the ingredients is important at all times, and you need to have enough experience in choosing ingredients. So whether the food you make is delicious or not depends a lot on the king oyster mushrooms you choose. Of course, you also need to choose the spices, meat, etc.

Wash and slice the king oyster mushrooms. Cut the other meats and aniseeds as well. Slice the meats and try to cut them a little bit so that the aroma of the meat can be brought out. Now it's time to stir-fry. How to stir-fry is very important. First, add oil. When it starts to smoke, pour in the meat slices. First, fry the water in the meat over medium heat. After frying, fry the meat over low heat to bring out the aroma of the meat. When the meat slices are golden yellow, pour in the aniseed, such as garlic, ginger, dried chili, etc. It is not recommended to add seasonings, and don't forget to add salt. Then continue to stir-fry for a while, be careful not to burn the aniseed, and pour in the king oyster mushroom slices when the aroma of the aniseed comes out. At this time, you must use high heat, otherwise the fried food will be soft. When the king oyster mushrooms are fried over high heat until they are golden yellow, turn on medium heat and stir-fry for a while. OK, at this time, the color, aroma and taste are complete.

At this point, the King Oyster Mushrooms are ready to eat.