OYSTER MUSHROOM	VEGETABLES - KNOW YOUR VEG

With a subtle flavour and chewy texture, oyster mushrooms can be grey, yellow or pink in colour. They are so-called because of their distinctive fan-like shape.

How To Use Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushrooms make a tasty addition to mixed mushroom stir-fries, omelettes or pasta sauces.

How To Prepare Oyster mushroom

All mushrooms should be washed before used and dried with kitchen towel. Then trim the end of the stems. Oyster mushrooms can be cooked whole or cut into strips.

How To Cook Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushrooms can be fried or grilled. To fry, heat a little butter in a frying pan and cook over a high heat for 4 - 5 minutes. To grill, preheat the grill to high, brush the mushrooms with olive oil and cook for 5 - 10 minutes. They can also be stir-fried, roasted or poached in the microwave.

How To Store Oyster mushroom

Keep in a paper bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not store them in a plastic bag because they will sweat and quickly spoil.

The information and images for this article have come from www.thinkvegetables.co.uk. It provides full information on all the main vegetables available on the UK market including nutritional information and delicious recipes. The site is a service provided by Mack Vegetables, one of the largest and most successful suppliers of fresh vegetables in the UK, serving a wide range of customers from caterers to major multiples. You can find out more about Mack by visiting the website at www.mwmack.co.uk