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King Oyster Mushroom
- Thick club-shaped stem
- Cream stem and smaller brown cap
- Dense fleshy stalk
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King Oyster Mushroom
Thick club-shaped stem; Cream stem and smaller brown cap; Dense fleshy stalk.
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3 identity clues
- Thick club-shaped stem
- Cream stem and smaller brown cap
- Dense fleshy stalk
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 杏鮑菇
- English
- King Oyster Mushroom
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Jamur tiram raja
- Tagalog
- Kabuteng king oyster
How to identify it
Check these features together: Thick club-shaped stem; Cream stem and smaller brown cap; Dense fleshy stalk. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged King Oyster Mushroom, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Oyster Mushroom
- Fan-shaped caps overlapping in tiers
- Grey-brown to cream colour
- Gills run toward a short off-centre stem
How to identify it
King Oyster Mushroom: Thick club-shaped stem. For Oyster Mushroom, look for fan-shaped caps overlapping in tiers. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Slice for pan-frying, stir-frying or braising.
Choosing & preparing
Trim the dry base, clean the surface and cut even slices before cooking thoroughly.
Storage
Keep dry, refrigerate as appropriate for the produce and use promptly; reject mould, rot or abnormal slime.
Helper tip
For King Oyster Mushroom, check thick club-shaped stem. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要杏鮑菇，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like King Oyster Mushroom, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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