Eating in China
AI-generated illustration: King oyster mushroom.

King oyster mushroom

杏鲍菇Xìngbàogū

A cultivated mushroom with a thick, firm white stem and a small tan-to-brown cap.

Type

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

The broad, fleshy stem is its most prominent part; the cap is relatively small. It is also called king trumpet mushroom.

In the kitchen

Slice the stem and cap for pan-searing or stir-frying. Its firm texture works well with a coating of sauce.

Size and cap color vary. Cutting across the stem gives round slices; lengthwise slices can include both stem and cap.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有杏鲍菇吗?

Does this dish contain King oyster mushroom?

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