Scientific Name: Pleurotus ostreatus
Pleurotus comes the Greek word which means "side ears". Oyster Mushrooms are also known as: Abalone Mushrooms, Tree Mushrooms and Elephant Ear Mushrooms. They usually grow on trees, straws, saw dusts and even dying trees. It has a wide oyster or fan-like shape and is colored white, dirty white, grayish and light brown. The caps are gilled underneath and it is either they have stems or laterally attached with one another. Oyster Mushrooms are cultivated throughout the world and they different species.
Oyster Mushrooms are rich in Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin B3, Protein and Calcium which beef, pork and chicken meat contains. Oyster Mushrooms are fat free and has no cholesterol plus they boost the immune system.
Oyster Mushrooms can be stir-fried, barbecued, grilled and omelette. But personally I love Fried Oyster Mushrooms. It is done by making a batter of your choice then dipping the Oyster Mushrooms in it. Then you will deep-fry it for a few minutes until it turns golden brown. It's best served with onion-mayo dip, or any dip of your choice.
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