Organic Maitake (Hen of the Woods) Mushrooms
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- Cultivated mushroom Grifola frondosa
- Certified organic
- Hand-harvested, hand-packed
- Available all year
- Allergen: Contains mushrooms
- Keep refrigerated
- For best taste, store in the refrigerator and use within 3-5 days of receipt
- Subscription Eligible
Cooking Methods: Sauté, Pan-Roast, Roast, Stew, Braise, cook en Papiotte
Maitake mushrooms have a rich umami flavor that complements roasted meats and poultry, Asian dishes, dark leafy greens, and grains. We like to roast them whole with avocado oil and flaky salt or sauté them in duck fat and finish with miso butter. Both the "leaves" (which are called "bracts") and the core of the mushroom are edible. Try pulling apart into little bunches with a part of the core still attached to enhance the visual appeal on the plate.
Our cultivated exotic mushrooms come from pristine, controlled conditions and seldom need cleaning. If they do require minimal cleaning, use a light hand. Do not rinse mushrooms in water, as this can destroy their texture; they absorb moisture. Instead, use a dry brush, cloth, or lightly moistened paper towel to remove any unwanted particles. Simply trim the bottoms, and they are ready for use in your favorite recipes.
Store mushrooms in the refrigerator in their original packaging. Once opened, they are best stored in a paper bag, which absorbs moisture, rather than sealed in a plastic storage container.
D'Artagnan offers a variety of wild and cultivated fresh mushrooms and truffles year round. For wild mushrooms, we partner with foragers and follow the seasons around the world. In addition, expert cultivators grow organic mushrooms for us in pristine and optimal conditions. We also preserve the flavors of the season with our dried mushroom offerings.
Our truffles are foraged seasonally in France and Italy, and when those are done we source farmed truffles from Australia, which lengthens the season for these fragrant delicacies.
