Paddy Straw Mushrooms 8 oz

Cooking Ideas

Paddy straw (Volvariella volvacea) mushrooms’ tiny, bite-sized shape makes them easy to prepare. With a texture that makes them an excellent meat substitute, these mushrooms are delicious in vegetarian recipes as well as dishes like chicken stir fry, pork chop suey, shrimp chow mein, oriental soups and sauces. Unlike some mushrooms, this mushroom will retain it's shape throughout the cooking.

Health Benefits

• Paddy Straw mushrooms can clear heat and increase energy. They also contain Protein, Fat, Iron, Zinc, many amino acids, and large amounts of Vitamin C
• Paddy Straw mushrooms may help heal the damage from auto-immune disease.
• They clear heat , have energy benefits, promotes the production of body fluid
• They have a healing function for hypertension patients and those with high blood cholesterol level
• They have been used as an auxiliary treatment for cancer and diabetes patients

Directions on how to Rehydrate

To rehydrate or reconstitute dried mushrooms, place desired amount into a bowl covered with warm water and let dried mushrooms soak for 30 minutes. After the 30 minutes have gone by, gently lift the mushrooms out of the water using a strainer. The mushrooms should be clean, plumped and ready to use.

How to Store

It is very important that dried mushrooms are stored properly to insure long term and maximum freshness. Place the mushrooms into either a plastic or glass container with a tight fitting lid. Our first recommendation, though, is freezing or storing in a refrigerator or freezer. Place the dried mushrooms in a clean, tight sealing freezer bag. The reason for maximum cold storage is because heat and moisture are the greatest enemies. The mushrooms should keep well for six months to a year.