Mixed Mushrooms Grown by Forest Fungi at Dawlish Warren, Devon

£4.65 / 150g

About this mix of mushrooms

A selection of unusual organic mushrooms, grown in Devon by our friends at Forest Fungi. In the punnet this week, you’ll find a mix of two to three varieties. There’s Shiitake mushrooms, an East Asian variety, much loved for their nutty, oaky, even slightly garlicky flavour and velvet-soft texture; and Yellow Oyster mushrooms, which are firm and meaty, with a subtly earthy taste. Sometimes the selection will also include Grey Oyster mushrooms, which have a notably delicate texture.

Use just as you would standard mushrooms. They'll take any dish to the next level, with a striking mix of colours, textures, and richly savoury flavours.

If your Shiitake mushrooms have a little fuzz on them, don’t worry, it’s not mould! It’s called mycelium, and grows on fresh, healthy mushrooms that are starting to fruit.

These mushrooms are grown on an organic substrate block made from a carefully crafted mix of sustainably sourced sawdust and rye.

How to prepare

To prepare mushrooms, wipe them clean with some damp kitchen roll or a clean cloth. Washing under the tap can make them go slimy. There’s no need to peel off the skins or discard the stalks – just leave them whole, dice, or chop, and you’re good to go.

Roast, grill or fry, or add to pasta sauces, stir-fries, risottos or soups. Mushrooms tend to fare better when cooked fast on a high heat. They contain a lot of water, so a low heat and/or overcrowded pan can make them pale and stewed. A hot pan or fierce oven can produce a nice golden colour that adds to their natural umami flavours. They love a little butter or cream, and a cautious squeeze of lemon will give them a huge lift.

Storage

Store in the fridge and aim to eat them within a few days. We usually deliver ours in paper punnets, so you shouldn’t end up with the slimy mess that can arise with mass-produced mushrooms in plastic.

Grown by Forest Fungi, Dawlish Warren, Devon

Our mushrooms are grown by Forest Fungi, a.k.a. Scott Marshall and Becca Bond: award-winning mushroom experts, who grow a rich array of varieties in their specialist ‘Shroom Rooms’ in Dawlish Warren, South Devon.