BROWN BEECH (Hypsizygus tessellatus)
Brown Beech mushrooms are thin-stemmed and brown-capped gilled mushrooms that grow in clumps. Originally native to East Asia, these mushrooms are commonly found on Beech trees, which is how they got their name.
Nutty in taste, they are great for roasting with vegetables and pairing with aromatic ingredients. Plays well with a variety of foods and flavors.
Flavor Profile: Nutty, mild, savory, earthy, medium firm-texture
Cooking Methods: Roasted, sautéed, stir-fried, soup, tempura
Fun Fact: A recent unpublished report from the National Cancer Institute of Japan claims that beech mushrooms contain medicinally active ingredients with strong anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity.
