King Oyster

King Oyster

It’s Good To Be King

The king oyster or royal trumpet oyster mushroom is easily identifiable with its long thick stem and small flat cap. This mushroom species is all about brawn as compared to some of the more floral and delicate oyster mushrooms. King oyster mushrooms are in high demand for the many culinary uses it provides, plus all the health benefits that come with eating oyster mushrooms. The shear size of these mushrooms allows chefs in restaurants and at home the creative freedom to experiment while in the kitchen. King oysters can make a very convincing meat substitute when prepared properly. Have you ever tried King Oyster Fried Scallops?

Originating from the shorelines around the Mediterranean Sea, North Africa, and the Middle East the king oyster mushroom has spread far and wide and is now produced worldwide. Finding king oyster mushrooms in the wild is rather rare and just about all of the king oysters available in North America are commercially produced. Asian cultures have long used king oysters in their cuisine as the mushroom can be easily prepared to mimic seafood. European cultures have also played a big role in the making of king oyster’s culinary history. Plenty are the king oyster recipes calling for a pan, a dash extra virgin olive oil, a splash of fine European red wine, little onion and garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry it. Plate it. Boom! Thank you, Europe.

King oysters provide 8% of your recommended daily intake of amino acids, vitamin C, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, folic acid, and magnesium. Chock full of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and vitamin B3 (niacin) to help boost your immune system. King oyster mushrooms also possess anticancer fighting compounds like selenium, choline, and folate. All of the oyster mushroom species provide an incredible amount of  health benefits and will elevate any recipe to which it is added. However, there is no other oyster mushroom that can take on the role of main course quite like the king oyster mushroom.