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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Portobellini mushrooms are available year round.
Current Facts
The portabellini mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, is also known as Agaric cultivé, Champignon de Paris, and Cultivated Mushroom. It is a common mushroom that can be simply defined as a larger, earthier and mature form of the common white mushroom. Portabellini mushroom are the same species as crimini mushrooms, baby portobella, baby bella, mini bella, button mushrooms, brown mushrooms and of course, the portabella mushroom.
Description/Taste
The portobellini mushroom is one step past the crimini in the mushroom's maturity. It is picked at the point in which its cap is beginning to loosen from the stem. Its appearance resembles that of a portabella, though its a fraction of the size. It has a rounded, earthen tan flat cap with near black gills on its underside. Its stem is thick, white and edible. Both its flavoring and texture mimmick a portabella as well: memorable, rich, and substantial. Its flavor is enhanced through the cooking process.
Applications
Smaller than portabello mushrooms, the portobellini are just as versatile. Stuff cavities and bake, or grill whole for small burgers or sliders. Use in soups and stews, baked pasta or rice dishes, as a beef substitute or in salads. Pair with fresh herbs, fresh cow's milk cheeses, tomato or cream-based sauces, leafy greens, garlic and onions. Mushroom caps should be kept dry and refrigerated until ready to use; they will keep for up to a week.
Geography/History
The cultivated portobellini mushroom is grown on compost made of straw, either alone or with an added natural fertilizer. The compost is supplemented with nitrogen in the form of various agricultural wastes such as cottonseed. The compost undergoes physical and chemical changes as organic matter is consumed and heat is released. Specific requirements must be met in order to pasteurize and condition the compost that includes specially designed rooms with controlled temperature, humidity and fresh air. Different strains and growing times allow this one singular species to achieve distinguished and different variations in color, size and flavor.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Portobellini Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Portobellini mushrooms are available year round.
Current Facts
The portabellini mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, is also known as Agaric cultivé, Champignon de Paris, and Cultivated Mushroom. It is a common mushroom that can be simply defined as a larger, earthier and mature form of the common white mushroom. Portabellini mushroom are the same species as crimini mushrooms, baby portobella, baby bella, mini bella, button mushrooms, brown mushrooms and of course, the portabella mushroom.
Description/Taste
The portobellini mushroom is one step past the crimini in the mushroom's maturity. It is picked at the point in which its cap is beginning to loosen from the stem. Its appearance resembles that of a portabella, though its a fraction of the size. It has a rounded, earthen tan flat cap with near black gills on its underside. Its stem is thick, white and edible. Both its flavoring and texture mimmick a portabella as well: memorable, rich, and substantial. Its flavor is enhanced through the cooking process.
Applications
Smaller than portabello mushrooms, the portobellini are just as versatile. Stuff cavities and bake, or grill whole for small burgers or sliders. Use in soups and stews, baked pasta or rice dishes, as a beef substitute or in salads. Pair with fresh herbs, fresh cow's milk cheeses, tomato or cream-based sauces, leafy greens, garlic and onions. Mushroom caps should be kept dry and refrigerated until ready to use; they will keep for up to a week.
Geography/History
The cultivated portobellini mushroom is grown on compost made of straw, either alone or with an added natural fertilizer. The compost is supplemented with nitrogen in the form of various agricultural wastes such as cottonseed. The compost undergoes physical and chemical changes as organic matter is consumed and heat is released. Specific requirements must be met in order to pasteurize and condition the compost that includes specially designed rooms with controlled temperature, humidity and fresh air. Different strains and growing times allow this one singular species to achieve distinguished and different variations in color, size and flavor.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Portobellini Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.
