Maitake mushrooms are also known as 'Hen of the Woods'. It does not have caps, and grows in clusters at the foot of oak trees. Maitakes are a cluster of dark fronds with firm and supple texture at its base, becoming slightly brittle and crumbly at the edges. They have a mild aroma.

All of our dried cultivated mushrooms are organically grown and carefully hand selected ensuring the highest quality dried mushrooms.

Origin: Oregon and Southern California

Applications: They are quite meaty, with a nutty flavor, and these mushrooms can hold their shape and crisp texture extremely well in the sauté pan.

How to Reconstitute: Simmer dried mushrooms in 1 cup of liquid (water, stock, milk or wine) per ounce of mushrooms for 20 minutes in a covered pan. Strain broth through a coffee filter and reserve for use in the main dish or stock. Rinse the rehydrated mushrooms under water, slice, and add to your recipe.

Storage and Handling: Dried wild mushrooms can be stored away from light at room temperature for at least a year in airtight plastic bags, jars or other containers. Dried mushrooms do not need to be refrigerated.

Specifications: It takes about 5 pounds of fresh mushrooms to create 8 ounces of dried mushrooms. Your dried maitake mushrooms will arrive in a large zip lock bag.

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