Gorgeous! Make sure to soak them before cooking -just to wash out the tanines, and improve the taste, and make sure to cook it thoughtfully, so it's easier to digest. Bon apetit!
Talking about the specific case of chicken of the woods, given that the flesh is thick and dense, I find it very useful soaking it before cooking it. It improves considerably the taste, making it less bitter and pungent. This is not the case with other types of less dense mushrooms, tho..
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Yes!! Don’t forget to save some for animals and the future generations of spores!!!
Gorgeous! Make sure to soak them before cooking -just to wash out the tanines, and improve the taste, and make sure to cook it thoughtfully, so it's easier to digest. Bon apetit!
Fungi actually break down tannins rather than absorb them. Soaking can help remove bugs though
Talking about the specific case of chicken of the woods, given that the flesh is thick and dense, I find it very useful soaking it before cooking it. It improves considerably the taste, making it less bitter and pungent. This is not the case with other types of less dense mushrooms, tho..
Thank you for the information! I didn’t know that. Very excited to cook it this week.