straw mushroom
Popular in Asian cooking, straw
MUSHROOMs are so named because they're grown on straw that's been used in a paddy. This musty, earthy growing medium contributes its distinct nuances to this
MUSHROOM's flavor. Tiny (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter) and coolie-shaped, straw
MUSHROOMs range in color from pale tan when young to dark charcoal gray when mature. Fresh specimens of this cultivated
MUSHROOM can sometimes be found in specialty produce markets. More readily available are canned straw
MUSHROOMs, which are found in Asian markets. Also known as paddy straw
MUSHROOMs and grass
MUSHROOMs. See also
MUSHROOMS.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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