ROCKY OYSTER: In the Blue Oyster family. Meaty texture and its stem is soft. This is a mild mushroom that works well alone or as a building block for a dish.

HOW TO COOK: Oyster mushrooms can be cooked like any other type of mushroom. They can be roasted, sautéed, grilled, stir-fried or simmered in broth or sauce.

1 oz Dried Rocky Oyster will be packaged in a sealed mylar bag and shipped via USPS. It will arrive in a food grade bag protected by a box, bubble mailer, or a combination of both.

Store in supplied mylar storage bag (or in airtight jar/container) in cool, dark place out of direct sunlight. Keep sealed to prevent moisture.

Add dried mushrooms to warm water for at least 15 minutes. Depending how thick the mushrooms are you may need more time to rehydrate. When the mushrooms are soft, pliable and fully rehydrated take them out of the water. The clean, strained mushroom water can be added to stock or used in a sauce. Oyster mushrooms can be cooked like any other type of mushroom. They can be roasted, sautéed, grilled, stir-fried or simmered in broth or sauce.

*Cook the mushrooms before consuming. DO NOT EAT RAW.