Bitter because Pleurotus ostreatus contains a variety of ingredients, in addition to amino acids that are beneficial to health, it also contains different kinds of nucleotides. For example, guanylic acid, the main flavor substance of Pleurotus eryngii and other mushroom varieties, will evaporate after being scalded by hot water under the action of enzymes, leaving only other ingredients, so it will taste bitter at this time.
Pleurotus eryngii tastes bitter.
Pleurotus eryngii is bitter, edible and harmless to the body, which is normal. Don't think that you bought bad Pleurotus eryngii. Pleurotus eryngii, as an edible fungus, has a short storage time.
Generally, it should be eaten as soon as possible after purchase. If it decays, the taste of Pleurotus eryngii will be accompanied by fishy smell, not just bitter taste, which is easy to distinguish.
How to remove the bitter taste of Pleurotus eryngii
If you want to remove the bitter taste of Pleurotus eryngii, there is a simple method:
1. If it is a fresh mushroom, you can blanch it with boiling water before making it, drain the water and then fry it.
2. If it is a dried mushroom, it must be soaked in advance and be patient. It doesn't matter even if it takes a long time. Be sure to soak it completely, otherwise it will still taste bitter.