Turtle Song Oyster

Summary

The Turtlesong Oyster mushroom is as good to eat as it looks. This beautiful gourmet mushroom is a delightful addition to any meal with its distinct and rich umami seafood flavour.

Developed from a wild strain of oyster mushroom, the Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom is fast becoming a favourite amongst chefs who use this easy-to-grow and versatile mushroom in all manner of dishes.

The Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom Description and Taste

The Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom grows a beautiful cluster of tasty oyster mushrooms. Characterised by its off-white, cream, almost blonde colour, the cap of the Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom grows between 5 – 30cm in diameter.

Underneath the cap, you’ll see fleshy cream-coloured fan-like gills that cascade down into a short stem.

Throughout the Turtlesong Oyster mushroom, you’ll find a fleshy, meaty texture with the stem chewier than the cap but not too chewy. 

Although edible raw, the Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom gives off quite a potent metallic taste and is much better cooked.

When cooked, the Turtlesong gives a strong seafood flavour with a pleasant nutty aftertaste.

What are the Uses of the Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom?

The versatile Turtlesong Oyster mushroom is a star in the kitchen. Its distinct seafood taste and tender texture make this an ideal accompaniment to just about every pasta, soup, stew, and risotto imaginable. 

Also, its meaty and fleshy texture means that it can be used as a standalone meal. However, the Turtlesong Oyster mushroom’s distinct seafood taste means that this star really shines in seafood dishes and/or as a replacement for seafood. 

Loved by Vegetarians and Vegans, the Turtlesong Oyster mushroom is now becoming one of the fastest-growing commercially sold mushrooms in the world.

The Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom possesses a number of antioxidants and immune system-boosting qualities. As well as part of a healthy, low-carb, low-fat diet, the Turtlesong oyster mushroom can be used to lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure.

Nutritional Value

The Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom is a great source of nutrients. Packed full of Fubre, Iron, Riboflavin, and Niacin, this low calories mushroom will give you a good, healthy dose of Vitamins B, B6, and D.

The Turtlesong oyster mushrooms are also rich in antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and phenolics, which help fight cancer cells.

How to Store Turtlesong Oyster Mushrooms?

The Turtle Song Oyster Mushroom are delicious when fresh but perish relatively fast. If you are looking to extend its lifespan, you can store it in the fridge for around 6 – 8 days. 

Clean them with a damp towel, and place them in a paper bag in the middle of the refrigerator, so they can breathe, and you should get around a week out of them. 

To freeze the Turtlesong Oyster Mushrooms; cut them into smaller slices and place them in an airtight container or bag in the freezer. This will keep them fresh for at least 6 – 9 months 

Drying and rehydrating the Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom will give them a lifespan of 1 – 2 years.

Out in the Wild

Originally strained from a wild oyster mushroom, the Turtlesong is becoming more prevalent n the wild outside of Asia. Now found in Europe and North America, the Turtlesong Oyster mushroom is hardy enough to grow in colder climes.

Growing in cluster form on hardwood trees, the Turtlesong Oyster Mushroom fruits between Spring and Autumn.