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Hericium erinaceous
LION'S MANE
mushroom
TASTING NOTES
Lobster-like - Sweet - Nutty
TYPE
SOURCE
Cultivated
Santa Cruz
FRIDGE LIFE
SEASON
4 - 7 days
Year-Round
HEALTH BENEFITS
Lion's mane is packed with vitamin d, potassium, iron, antioxidants, protein, beta-glucans, and NGF (nerve growth factor).
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how to store
Keep your lion's mane mushrooms in the fridge, inside the wax paper bag. They'll keep fresh for about 4 - 7 days.
Pro Tip → Store mushrooms towards the top of the fridge. Avoid the veggie drawer, it's often too cold for them!
If you don't plan on eating them within the 7-day window, we recommend:
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Cooking then storing in the freezer.
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Drying in a dehydrator.
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Drying in the oven at its lowest setting for 2 hours. Flip them halfway through.
Pro Tip → Dried mushrooms can be rehydrated by soaking in warm water for 20 minutes or by tossing them in a simmering soup!
how to PREP
IMPORTANT: Do not wash! If the base of your lion’s mane has substrate (sawdust) cut or pull it off.
In our experience, the best way to get a buttery, crispy texture is to slice it into thin strips about a quarter to one-eighth thickness. Some recipes may prefer larger pieces, however, we've found that it cooks the best this way.
Cook them with a sprinkle of salt in a dry pan over low heat until most of the moisture is gone. Add fat of choice (butter, oil, or ghee) along with chopped garlic, rosemary, thyme, and oregano, and turn the heat up to medium. They'll golden up in about 10-15 minutes.
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