Reishi Mushrooms, Dried

An edible mushroom that originated in Western Europe and then spread out through Eastern Europe and South America. They grow under the dark and damp shade of conifer and hardwood forests where they bulk up their fat bottoms and spongy caps (which are porous instead of having gills like most mushrooms). The bolete grows chubby and large; so much so it is often considered the King of the Mushrooms. In fact, some boletes can grow to be 18 inches tall and more than a foot in diameter. The taste of an edible bolete mushroom is hit or miss. Dried, the bolete reeks of dark soy sauce and Chinese black vinegar. When reconstituted the flavor is far more mellow with a slight fermented hint. This European mushroom is popular served with a runny egg, tucked into pasta dishes, and stirred into risotto. A more modern twist is to grind them into powder in a food processor, mix it with salt and black pepper, and use the mixture as a rub for beef.

Growing in colonies on mushroom bags or rotting wood in the forest, Oyster mushrooms are a popular edible mushroom worldwide. They have a mellow taste that’s nothing like an oyster, but perhaps that of mellow morning air on a cold winter day with a hint of chicken.* It’s odd, but accurate. Trust us. Looking like little fairy stepping stools, these dried oyster mushrooms for sale are prolific and work in any recipe that calls for mushrooms. In addition, due to their flatness they cook up uniformly. Easiest way to cook these guys? A simple sauté in oil and herbs with a splash of sherry and cream. Yes, yes, yes. Fun Fact: This particular fungus is actually carnivorous and eats nematodes by trapping them in little glue traps. Perhaps that organic diet of little nematodes is what makes them so darn tasty?

Dearest culinary enthusiast, We know that for you food isn’t just about sustenance. It’s about art, presentation, and personal aesthetics. Like Spice Jungle, the flower top shiitake cap mushroom understands this. It wants to play an active role by grilling up beautifully and being glazed with kumquat marmalade. It wants to be a bold, savory coin with floral base notes in your cold soba noodle salad. The flower top shiitake wishes to bob in your soup and enthrall the date you’re trying to impress. And you will impress. The flower top shiitake knows this. Of course, so do you. All the best. Love, Spice Jungle

Turkey tail mushrooms are considered first and foremost a medicinal mushroom. The leathery mushrooms are usually combined with reishi mushrooms and boiled into a delicate and woodsy tisane to boost immunity and promote wellness.