How to choose King Oyster Mushroom? How to cut King Oyster Mushroom beautifully

King Oyster Mushroom is not only soft and chewy, but also delicious. Because of its shape like a chicken leg, it is also called "Chicken Leg Mushroom". It is a rare appetizer for people with poor appetite. King Oyster Mushroom has rich meat, a crisp and tender taste like abalone, and a unique almond fragrance, hence the name.

Contents of this article

1. How to choose King Oyster Mushroom

2. How to cut King Oyster Mushroom beautifully

3. How long does it take to stew King Oyster Mushroom?

How to choose King Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus eryngii (also known as Phoenix tail mushroom)

The King Oyster Mushroom has a rich texture, a crisp and tender taste like abalone, and a unique almond flavor, hence its name.

Cap: The cap is round and disc-shaped, with a silky luster, smooth and dry. Then check whether the cap is open. If it is open, it means that the spores have already opened and its nutrition is greatly reduced. The diameter is about 3 cm, which is the best taste for King Oyster Mushroom.

Gills: The gills should be densely arranged, milky white in color, with flat edges and sides and small gills.

Stem: First look at the fibers on the surface. If they are too thick, it means it is too old. If they are too thin, it means it is too tender and lacks chewiness. The perfect degree of doneness is 70% done. The best length of the stem is about 10 cm. Finally, look at the color. It should be milky white and smooth, with thick flesh.

How to cut King Oyster Mushroom beautifully

How to cut slices

1. General slicing method:

1. Wash the king oyster mushrooms and set aside.

2. Place it directly on the chopping board, remove a little bit of the head and tail, then slice it diagonally from the head until it is as thick as a one-yuan coin.

2. Cutting method of strips:

1. Cut the king oyster mushroom diagonally into equal segments.

2. Cut upwards

3. Cut into equal pieces vertically. If you lay it down, it will be in the shape of a diamond.

3. How to cut diamond-shaped slices:

1. Cut the king oyster mushroom into large pieces. If you want to cut into strips or dices, cut them into thin and even large pieces. If you want to cut them into strips, it is recommended to cut them into thicker large pieces first.

2. Then flatten them and cut them into thin strips, dices or strips.

Four: Cut the hob block

1. Make a diagonal cut first

2. Turn the cut surface upwards.

3. Make a bevel cut at half of the cutting surface (depending on the size of the piece to be cut).

4. Turn the last cut surface upwards.

5. Cut at about halfway point. Keep turning it over and it will be done.

Five: Cross-cutting method

1. Clean the king oyster mushrooms

2. Cut into small pieces, cut as you would cut squid, cut diagonally from head to tail, being careful not to cut through it.

3. Then turn 90 degrees and use the same method to cut straight, but the knife still cannot cut through.

4. Make a cross cut and it's done.

How long does it take to cook King Oyster Mushroom Soup?

How long to cook King Oyster Mushroom Soup actually depends on the ingredients you choose. In Guangdong, many people like to drink old-fashioned soup, which takes at least 2 or 3 hours to cook, while some can usually be cooked within an hour.

As introduced above, the King Oyster Mushroom and Pork Ribs Soup basically only needs to boil water, add ingredients, and simmer for an hour and a half. As for the chicken soup, it can be simmered for about 2 hours. Because the longer it simmers, the more flavorful the ingredients and chicken will be, making the soup taste stronger and sweeter.

However, King Oyster Mushroom can also be paired with fish. If it is made into soup with fish or fish head, it is not suitable to be cooked for too long. Generally, half an hour is enough. Because if the fish is cooked for too long, a lot of nutrients will be lost, and the fish meat will also become tough and will not taste so delicious.