King oyster mushrooms have a deliciously meaty texture and savory flavor. Here’s more about these unique fungi (also known as King trumpet mushrooms), including recipes! Love mushrooms? Here’s the king of them
all: the King Oyster Mushroom! This unique variety of fungi is known for its meaty texture and unbelievably savory flavor. In fact, when we tried them for the first time, we couldn’t help but exclaim their deliciousness! We’ve made it our goal to cook through all the types of mushrooms we can get our hands on: and the King Oyster stands out. Saute it up with herbs (see below), or shred it for a vegan pulled pork. Either way: it’s extremely tasty. There are so many different types of mushrooms outside the more common cremini or portobello. These days, you can find many more varieties popping up at standard grocery stores.
If you see King oyster mushrooms, make sure to nab them immediately! Here’s more about this unique variety: What’s unique about King oyster mushrooms vs others in the mushroom family? You can find whole king oyster or king trumpet mushrooms at the store, or they may come pre-sliced into large slabs. Here’s what to do once you grab them at the store: Here’s a basic recipe for how to cook King oyster mushrooms! There are also a few additional ideas below. If you want them savory,
meaty and sautéed to perfection, here’s what to do: What are King oyster mushrooms?
What do they taste like?
How to store and clean them
How to cook King oyster mushrooms (basic recipe)
- Slice the mushrooms. If they’re not already, slice the mushrooms into planks about 3/8-inches wide.
- Mix up a quick sauce. Add minced garlic, soy sauce or tamari, mirin and Sriracha hot sauce (or your favorite hot sauce).
- Saute the mushrooms in sesame oil, then add the sauce. Saute the mushrooms on medium high heat 3 to 4 minutes, turning until browned. Then add the sauce and cook a few more minutes until tender. Keep in mind the King variety will have a tougher, meatier texture than other types of mushrooms.
Serve these tasty ‘shrooms as a side dish. Pair with fried rice and broccoli, fried eggs for breakfast, or with a stir fry. You can also add them to stir fries, rice bowls, and sandwiches.
More recipe ideas
There are lots of other ways to cook up this uniquely tasty variety! Here are some common ways to eat King oyster mushrooms:
- Fried: Try battered and fried King oyster mushrooms.
- Vegan pulled pork: Shred it with a fork, saute it, and add BBQ sauce. Instant pulled pork sandwich!
- Vegan scallops: Turn them into faux scallops!
This king oyster mushroom recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
Description
King oyster mushrooms have a deliciously meaty texture and savory flavor. Here’s more about these unique fungi, including recipes!
- 8 ounces King oyster mushrooms
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- ½ tablespoon mirin
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce (or other hot sauce)
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil (standard, not toasted)
- Kosher salt
- Slice the mushrooms. Mince the garlic. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic with the tamari, mirin and Sriracha.
- Heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally as they start to brown. Add a few pinches of kosher salt while cooking. Pour in the bowl of sauce and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes until browned and glossy.
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Keywords: King oyster mushrooms
More types of mushrooms
There are so many other types of mushrooms to try! Sample them all:
- Cremini Mushrooms (aka baby bella) and Button Mushrooms are versatile for soups, pizza, pasta and more
- Lion’s Mane Mushrooms are fantastic fried up and eaten in a sandwich (they’re very meaty!)
- Enoki Mushrooms are delicate and beautiful.
- Portobello Mushrooms are a treat stuffed, grilled or in a burger topped with caramelized onions
- Maitake Mushrooms (aka Hen of the Woods) have feathered edges and an earthy, peppery flavor
- Beech Mushrooms are small, delicate and savory
About the authors
Sonja & Alex
Meet Sonja and Alex Overhiser: Husband and wife. Expert home cooks. Authors of recipes you'll want to make again and again.