Hypsizygus tessellatus
Hypsizygus tessellatus
Common names: Shimeji, Beech Mushrooms
Type: Gourmet
This mushroom, or a version of it, is common to find at the grocery store. They have excellent shelf life, and can easily be shipped overseas.
Shimeji are an perfect candidate for bottle farming, which is the typical method of cultivation for this species in Japan.
Like button mushrooms, Shimeji comes in both white and brown varieties, and are common in Asian cuisine.
They have a bitter taste that disappears with cooking, and is replaced with a pleasant nutty flavour. A good addition to stir-frys.