King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms
Estimated Inventory, 10 ct : 39.80
This item was last sold on : 12/24/24
Description/Taste
King Trumpet mushrooms are medium to large in size and are easily identified by their thick cylindrical stem and their small, flattened cap. The ivory to white stems can grow up to twenty centimeters in length, five centimeters in diameter, and are firm, dense, and chewy. The small, smooth caps are grey to brown and have rounded, curved edges. Underneath the cap, the stem and cap are joined by off-white, thin, short, gills. Raw King Trumpets, though dense and spongy in texture, lack aroma and flavor, but when cooked, the mushrooms have a savory umami flavor, a soft, crunchy texture, and a mild flavor reminiscent of abalone.
Seasons/Availability
King Trumpet mushrooms are available year-round.
Current Facts
King Trumpet mushrooms, botanically classified as Pleurotus eryngii, are the largest edible variety in the Pleurotus genus and are members of the Pleurotaceae family. Also known as the Royal Trumpet mushroom, French Horn mushroom, Cardoncello, Eryngii, King Oyster, and King Trumpet, King Trumpet mushrooms are unique as they are resistant to extreme environmental conditions such as a hot desert or a humid climate. They are also unique in their symbiotic preferences as they feed off of the roots of herbaceous plants. King Trumpet mushrooms are rare to find in the wild and are predominately grown in a culture composed of agricultural waste, such as sawdust and straw, supplemented with cottonseed meal and grain by-products. They are cultivated all over the world and are highly valued in Asian culinary applications for their dense, chewy texture and seafood-like flavor.
Nutritional Value
King Trumpet mushrooms contain riboflavin, vitamins B6, C, and D, niacin, potassium, fiber, and folate. They also contain high amounts of a naturally occurring amino acid, ergothioneine, which is an antioxidant. This particular antioxidant is stored in organs like the liver and kidneys and helps reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Applications
King Trumpet mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing, and frying. They can be sliced or torn into thick pieces and simmered or braised to create a crispy texture, or they can be cut into rounds to develop a tender, meat-like consistency. King Trumpet mushrooms are commonly used in stir-fries, soups, stews, tempura, chopped into meatballs or meatloaf, mixed into pasta, or grilled and served on top of barbequed meats. King Trumpet mushrooms pair well with legumes, grains, fish, poultry, scallops, Asian greens, ginger, garlic, chives, chiles, thyme, rosemary, peppercorn, soy, vinegar, dry white wines, blue cheese, grapes, and focaccia. They will keep 1-2 weeks when stored in a paper bag in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
King Trumpet mushrooms are extremely popular and mainly cultivated in China and Japan for their chewy texture and seafood-like flavor. During the mid-2000s, King Trumpet mushrooms were almost twice as expensive as shiitake mushrooms in China because of the high demand and low cultivation. Often used as a meat substitute, King Trumpet mushrooms are a favorite vegan “scallop” as they mimic the texture and flavor of the seafood when cooked in butter and wine. In Japan, King Trumpet mushrooms are also commonly cooked in teriyaki sauce or are coated in honey, mirin, and soy sauce and grilled for a caramelized, smoky main dish.
Geography/History
Wild King Trumpet mushrooms are native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East and have been growing since ancient times. Today the mushrooms available for purchase at the market are mainly cultivated and are being grown in the United States, Australia, Italy, South Korea, Japan, China, and South Africa. King Trumpet mushrooms can be found at specialty stores and local markets in Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and Australia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Valley View Casino & Hotel (Black&Blue) | Valley Center CA | 760-291-5500 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| LG Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 858-204-3464 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Donation 2 | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Campo Gourmet | San Diego | 619-719-6924 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| Botanica | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.Podcast
