As early as 800 AD, China took Flammulina velutipes as a kind of edible and medicinal bacteria and began to cultivate it artificially, making it the fourth largest edible fungus in the world. Flammulina velutipes, also known as Pleurotus ostreatus, Lentinus edodes and Flammulina velutipes, is not only an ornamental fungus, but also a very good edible fungus because of its beautiful appearance and delicious taste.
Flammulina velutipes is rich in lysine, arginine, vitamins and minerals, which can promote children's intellectual development. In Japan, it is also called "intelligence-enhancing mushroom".
Flammulina velutipes should be boiled when it is cold. Flammulina velutipes is fragrant, crisp, tender, fresh and smooth, and has a unique flavor. It is cooked and eaten with dipping sauce. In addition, it can also be served with meat dishes, such as tricolor fish with Flammulina velutipes, Monopterus albus with Flammulina velutipes, hydrangea with Flammulina velutipes, chicken with Flammulina velutipes, Yan Feng with Flammulina velutipes, etc., all of which are included in the special menu of China.
Selection method of Flammulina velutipes
Flammulina velutipes has a hemispherical cover. Look at the color before buying Flammulina velutipes. Flammulina velutipes in Sichuan is generally yellow, rich in flavor and tender and smooth in taste. Other places are mostly white and have great toughness.
No matter what color it is, the fresh Flammulina velutipes is uniform in color, and there is no noise. If the color is gray, it means it is very old, or it has been preserved for too long. Secondly, it depends on the shape and size. It is about 12- 15 cm long, and the Flammulina velutipes with hemispherical cover is the freshest. If the lid is open, it means the old Flammulina velutipes.
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