King oyster mushrooms are one of the tastiest mushroom species. They are often used as a meat substitute, and resemble the taste of a scallop when cooked with butter, thus they are amongst the favorite vegan choices. They pair well with teriyaki sauce and are tasty fried, grilled and baked. They are perfect for grill, stir-fry, tempura, BBQ and sauces
Botanical name: Pleurotus eryngii
Common name: Eryngii, king oyster mushrooms, king trumpet mushrooms, royal trumpet mushrooms, royal horn mushrooms, French horn mushrooms, candoncello, scallop mushroom, gambone, boletus of the steppes
Taste: Boasting an umami taste with a meat-like and resilient texture
Nutritional value: King trumpet mushrooms contain riboflavin, vitamins B6, C, and D, niacin, potassium, fiber, and folate.
Ideal for: Grill, stir-fry, tempura, BBQ and sauces