Maitake mushrooms

While certain mushroom kinds are simple to locate at your neighborhood grocery store, others are not nearly as straightforward. You're in luck if your local farmers market has a good selection of mushrooms since you can probably locate maitake mushrooms, commonly known as "hen of the woods". Otherwise, the only place you can get this type of mushroom is in the woods. If you are unfamiliar with fungi, it is crucial that you avoid collecting wild mushrooms because many of them can be very dangerous. But who can say? The next time you go on a hike, you might be able to spot some.

Maitake has a flavor that some people might not like, but it has a nice, subtle meatiness to it that goes well with a variety of meals. The mushrooms grow in groups and have feathery patterns on their caps. These mushrooms taste especially delicious sautéed, and many people enjoy including them in stir fries as a meatless option. Do you know where to look for them in the wild? According to Edible Wild Food, maitake mushrooms can be found all over the world, including in the United States, Canada, China, Japan, and all of Europe.