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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
Vegetables
Oyster Mushroom
Fan-shaped caps overlapping in tiers; Grey-brown to cream colour; Gills run toward a short off-centre stem.
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3 identity clues
- Fan-shaped caps overlapping in tiers
- Grey-brown to cream colour
- Gills run toward a short off-centre stem
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 平菇
- English
- Oyster Mushroom
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Jamur tiram
- Tagalog
- Kabuteng talaba
How to identify it
Check these features together: Fan-shaped caps overlapping in tiers; Grey-brown to cream colour; Gills run toward a short off-centre stem. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged 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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King Oyster Mushroom
- Thick club-shaped stem
- Cream stem and smaller brown cap
- Dense fleshy stalk
How to identify it
Oyster Mushroom: Fan-shaped caps overlapping in tiers. For King Oyster Mushroom, look for thick club-shaped stem. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Tear into pieces for stir-fries, soup or steaming.
Choosing & preparing
Trim the tough base, separate the caps gently, rinse, drain and cook thoroughly.
Storage
Keep dry, refrigerate as appropriate for the produce and use promptly; reject mould, rot or abnormal slime.
Helper tip
For Oyster Mushroom, check fan-shaped caps overlapping in tiers. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要平菇，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Oyster Mushroom, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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