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Mushroom Knowledge Base Mushroom Knowledge Base (MKB) aims at empowering people economically through growing mushrooms.

After steaming, spawn(mushroom seeds) are then put into the gardens to enable them grow.
30/08/2021

After steaming, spawn(mushroom seeds) are then put into the gardens to enable them grow.

Did you know that Mushroom substrates are steamed before planting seeds in them?The saucepan used for this is seen in th...
30/08/2021

Did you know that Mushroom substrates are steamed before planting seeds in them?
The saucepan used for this is seen in the image below

Did you know that growing oyster mushrooms is a process that has many stages?Below are some images to highlight some of ...
30/08/2021

Did you know that growing oyster mushrooms is a process that has many stages?
Below are some images to highlight some of these stages.

In the image, they were packing mushroom substrates into bags before steaming.

Mushroom Knowledge Base with support from YALI regional leadership Centre through the transformation fund successfully c...
10/08/2021

Mushroom Knowledge Base with support from YALI regional leadership Centre through the transformation fund successfully concluded mushroom training for 80 community members in Masooli Gayaza in August 2021.

Mushroom knowledge Base will now construct farms and give gardens to the beneficiaries to begin their mushroom journey. Young African Leaders Initiative Network

How to Cook With MorelsMorels are delicate, so they should be handled carefully. They also need a bit more cleaning than...
30/06/2021

How to Cook With Morels
Morels are delicate, so they should be handled carefully. They also need a bit more cleaning than other mushrooms. Shake them clean, swish them in cold water, lift them out, and dry. Don't clean morels until you are ready to cook them. They will soak up water, get mushy, and go bad much faster than if allowed to await their fate with a bit of dirt on them.

Typically, morels do not require a lot of prep work once clean. The mushrooms can be cut in half or quarters; smaller ones may be left whole. Morels should be cooked; eating them raw can cause an upset stomach, even cramps. It's also best to eat a moderate amount at one time.

Morels are particularly delicious when paired with a fellow harbinger of spring, asparagus. A simple sauté of morels and asparagus is a seasonal favorite when they're both piled high at the farmers' market.
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What Are Morel Mushrooms?Morels are a distinct looking mushroom with a cone-shaped cap and sponge-like texture. They typ...
28/06/2021

What Are Morel Mushrooms?
Morels are a distinct looking mushroom with a cone-shaped cap and sponge-like texture. They typically grow between two and four inches tall. The caps stand erect and range in color from pale cream to almost black with a well-defined pitted texture. Morels are hollow and have a white- to pale cream-colored stem. They need to be cleaned, but otherwise, require very little preparation before cooking and are best when simply grilled or sautéed.

These mushrooms are found most often in and around wooded areas throughout North America (particularly east of the plains up to the Great Lakes) and Europe. They most often grow around ash, aspen, elm, oak, and tulip trees; standing dead trees are good places to look as well. Morel mushrooms are extremely difficult to farm, though research into cultivating them has taken place at Michigan State University. There are also attempts in China to farm morels. However, there is a debate as to whether these cultivated morels have the same quality and taste as those growing in the wild. Because wild mushrooms are seasonal, foraged, fragile, and highly perishable, they can be pricey.

Like all mushrooms, morels have deadly imitators. In this case, they are known as false morels, which include a number of species that look similar but are poisonous. Unlike the edible mushroom, these fake morels have a reddish-brown to yellow cap that often hangs to one side, looking limp and disfigured. You'll also notice a brain-like texture rather than a well-defined pitting. False morels are not hollow inside.

If you decide to try foraging for mushrooms, do so with an experienced guide. Mycological societies around the country offer free mushroom walks and mushroom identification seminars to help new wild mushroom enthusiasts get started.
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How to Store Oyster MushroomsWater is the greatest enemy of oyster mushrooms. Store them in a loose paper bag (not plast...
23/06/2021

How to Store Oyster Mushrooms
Water is the greatest enemy of oyster mushrooms. Store them in a loose paper bag (not plastic) in the fridge for up to three days. They are delicate and will start to wilt and become dry and tough the longer they sit and wait to be eaten.

Dried mushrooms should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Cooked mushrooms will keep for up to three days in the refrigerator or can be frozen for up to three months. We do not recommend freezing raw mushrooms since the moisture breaks down their delicate texture.
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Oyster Mushroom RecipesOne of the most popular ways to cook oyster mushrooms is to stir-fry or sauté them. This requires...
18/06/2021

Oyster Mushroom Recipes
One of the most popular ways to cook oyster mushrooms is to stir-fry or sauté them. This requires a preheated hot pan, a small amount of liquid, and stirring. Make sure to give them space so their moisture can cook off, that way they will truly sauté rather than steam. Serve as a side dish or use in sauces, stir-fries, pastas, risotto, or even to top toast.

Because they get so silky when cooked, oyster mushrooms respond well to braising, too. Add them to soups and stews or sauces. The mushrooms can also be grilled whole on skewers, roasted, or dredged in a crispy coating and deep-fried.
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How to Cook With Oyster MushroomsLike all mushrooms, oyster mushrooms act almost like sponges, soaking up any water they...
18/06/2021

How to Cook With Oyster Mushrooms
Like all mushrooms, oyster mushrooms act almost like sponges, soaking up any water they come into contact with. Don't leave them sitting in water, even for the sake of cleaning them. Cultivated oyster mushrooms usually don't need much cleaning—simply wipe off any bits here or there with a dry paper towel. A damp paper towel can be used on extra dirty mushrooms.

Cleaned mushrooms can be sautéed, stir-fried, braised, roasted, fried, or grilled. Use the mushrooms whole, sliced, or simply torn into appropriately sized pieces.

While you can eat oyster mushrooms raw and they can be quite pretty added to salads, they tend to have a slightly metallic flavor when uncooked. Cooking brings out their delicate flavor, turning their spongy texture into something uniquely velvety. We recommend using oyster mushrooms for cooked dishes and using button mushrooms for salads and other raw dishes.

Dried oyster mushrooms don't need to be soaked to be rehydrated the way other dried mushrooms do—just add them to the dish, and they will soak up liquid right away

What Do Oyster Mushrooms Taste Like?
Oyster mushrooms tend to have a subtle, savory anise flavor. Because their flavor is mild, without the strong earthiness of some mushroom varieties, they work well in a range of different dishes. Oyster mushrooms also take on a tender, pleasing texture when cooked. Cooking methods like frying, roasting, and grilling can retain more texture in the mushrooms while braising and sautéing makes them softer. United States African Development Foundation

What Are Oyster Mushrooms?Oyster mushrooms are beloved the world over for their delicate texture and mild, savory flavor...
07/06/2021

What Are Oyster Mushrooms?
Oyster mushrooms are beloved the world over for their delicate texture and mild, savory flavor. The mushrooms typically have broad, thin, oyster- or fan-shaped caps and are white, gray, or tan, with gills lining the underside. The caps are sometimes frilly-edged and can be found in clusters of small mushrooms or individually as larger mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms are more expensive than white button mushrooms but less so than rarer mushrooms like morels, and take little prep since they can be used whole or chopped. They are even used to make mycelium furniture and many other products.
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Dry the sliced mushrooms between 110F and 120 F, until the pieces are crispy. This process usually takes 6 to 8 hours fo...
01/06/2021

Dry the sliced mushrooms between 110F and 120 F, until the pieces are crispy. This process usually takes 6 to 8 hours for 1/4-inch slices, though thicker slices may take up to 10 hours. Always follow specific instructions that come with your dehydrator, as different brands may have varying dry times.

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Which type of Mushroom is easy to grow among those in the image? Jane Ndibarekera Bukenya Racheal Mpiriirwe United Sta...
27/05/2021

Which type of Mushroom is easy to grow among those in the image?
Jane Ndibarekera Bukenya

Racheal Mpiriirwe

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