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Fresh Green Garlic
Grown in California, regarded as a spring delicacy, fresh green garlic are very young garlic before they begin to form bulbils or cloves.
Green Swiss Chard
Swiss chard leaves grow on a pale whitish-green stalk. Shiny and dark green, the crinkly green leaves offer a taste that lies somewhere between asparagus and celery with possibly a hint of beet.
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Seasons/Availability
Maitake Mushrooms are available year round.
Current Facts
The maitake, meaning dancing mushroom in Japanese, is also known as hen of the woods, Klapperschwamm, Laubporling, Polypore en touffe, kumotake mushroom, ram's head and sheep's head. Its scientific classification is Grifola frondosa, which is the name you will find it under in mushroom field guides.
Description/Taste
Maitake mushrooms are easy to distinguish versus other mushrooms because their fruiting body is made up of clustered leaf-like fronds. Their color varies from pure white to tan to brown depending on how much sunlight they received prior to harvest. Maitake's texture is succulent and semi-firm. They are fruity, earthy and spicy in flavor and absorb companion flavors readily when cooked.
Applications
Maitake mushrooms are versatile and may be eaten raw or cooked. Packaged with special protective plastic, mushrooms keep best in their original containers. Roast whole to concentrate flavors and juices, saute or stir-fry with wild mushrooms or Asian greens. Pair maitake mushrooms with strong Asian flavors such as garlic, soy, chile, mirin, and sesame.
Geography/History
Maitake mushrooms are native to the mountain forests of Northeastern Japan, where they received the name, phantom mushroom because of their rare presence. Wild Maitake mushrooms can be found in autumn forests around the base of large deciduous oak, maple, pine and other conifer trees and stumps. Today, maitake mushrooms are cultivated to increase production and availability.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Maitake Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Maitake Mushrooms are available year round.
Current Facts
The maitake, meaning dancing mushroom in Japanese, is also known as hen of the woods, Klapperschwamm, Laubporling, Polypore en touffe, kumotake mushroom, ram's head and sheep's head. Its scientific classification is Grifola frondosa, which is the name you will find it under in mushroom field guides.
Description/Taste
Maitake mushrooms are easy to distinguish versus other mushrooms because their fruiting body is made up of clustered leaf-like fronds. Their color varies from pure white to tan to brown depending on how much sunlight they received prior to harvest. Maitake's texture is succulent and semi-firm. They are fruity, earthy and spicy in flavor and absorb companion flavors readily when cooked.
Applications
Maitake mushrooms are versatile and may be eaten raw or cooked. Packaged with special protective plastic, mushrooms keep best in their original containers. Roast whole to concentrate flavors and juices, saute or stir-fry with wild mushrooms or Asian greens. Pair maitake mushrooms with strong Asian flavors such as garlic, soy, chile, mirin, and sesame.
Geography/History
Maitake mushrooms are native to the mountain forests of Northeastern Japan, where they received the name, phantom mushroom because of their rare presence. Wild Maitake mushrooms can be found in autumn forests around the base of large deciduous oak, maple, pine and other conifer trees and stumps. Today, maitake mushrooms are cultivated to increase production and availability.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Bice Ristorante | San Diego CA | 469-450-3519 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Inn at Rancho Sante Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1131 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Red Light District | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Maitake Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.
