How much does dried hazel mushroom cost per jin? Soak it this way to keep it clean without losing nutrients

Hazel mushroom, also known as root rot fungus and honey mushroom, is a common edible mushroom in supermarkets. It is called the “fourth treasure of Northeast China” and a “mountain delicacy”, and has high edible value. So how much does dried hazel mushroom cost per jin? How do you soak it?

1. Introduction to hazel mushroom:

1. Is hazel mushroom the same as tea tree mushroom?

Hazel mushroom is not tea tree mushroom. Although they look similar, the two are not the same plant. Hazel mushroom grows on the roots and trunk bases of coniferous trees or on branches buried in the soil, and is mainly distributed on hazel shrub ridges in the shallow mountain areas of Changbai Mountain, while tea tree mushroom mainly grows on tea trees in high-mountain dense forest areas and is a premium edible mushroom, so the two are quite easy to distinguish.

2. Where is hazel mushroom distributed?

Hazel mushroom has a relatively wide distribution range and is commonly seen in Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Qinghai, Gansu, Yunnan, Guangxi, Sichuan and other places in China. Most grow at the base of coniferous or broadleaf trees, and they mainly grow on hazel shrub ridges in the shallow mountain areas of Changbai Mountain, so they have the reputation of being the “fourth treasure of Northeast China”.

2. How much does dried hazel mushroom cost per jin?

The market price of dried hazel mushroom varies, generally around 30 to 100 yuan per jin, but due to differences in origin, quality and market, there will be some variation in price. For example, in the Mudanjiang area, one jin of loose dried hazel mushroom sells for about 30 to 50 yuan; in the Changchun area, the price is about 40 to 50 yuan per jin; in Harbin, the price is about 30 to 45 yuan per jin; in Jilin, the price is about 45 to 70 yuan per jin. If it is packaged, the price is even higher. If you buy it in a supermarket, it can reach over 100 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

3. How do you soak dried hazel mushroom so it is clean without losing nutrients?

The dried hazel mushroom you buy must be soaked before it can be eaten. The specific soaking steps are as follows:

Step 1. Rinse the dried hazel mushroom under water until clean. While rinsing, you can use your hands to wash off the parts with more mud.

Step 2. Then put the dried hazel mushroom into warm water and soak for one hour. While soaking, you can gently turn the hazel mushroom over so the sand and mud on it fall off. Of course, you can also soak the hazel mushroom in sugar water at about 40 degrees, which also allows it to soften quickly and increases its freshness.

Step 3. Take out the soaked hazel mushroom, rinse it with water several times, and finally set it aside to drain. After soaking, it is best not to squeeze the water out of the hazel mushroom with your hands, to avoid sand being pressed into the mushroom and making it gritty when eaten. In addition, if you squeeze out the water by hand, it will cause the nutrients in the hazel mushroom to be lost, reducing its edible value.

Overall, the market price of dried hazel mushroom can be expensive or cheap, depending on where you buy it and which kind you buy, so when purchasing, try to check the local market. In addition, the dried hazel mushroom you buy will have a lot of sand on it, so it must be cleaned thoroughly and soaked before it can be eaten. If you do not know how to soak it, you can follow the three steps above, and then it can be used directly for cooking, and it will be clean without losing nutrients.