How much does dried lion's mane mushroom cost per jin on the market? Soak it this way to remove the bitterness

Lion's mane mushroom, also known as hedgehog fungus, gets its name because its shape closely resembles a monkey's head. It is one of the four famous dishes and has high edible value. Because fresh ones are hard to keep, most sold on the market are dried. So roughly how much does dried lion's mane mushroom cost per jin on the market? How do you soak it so it is not bitter?

I. Introduction to lion's mane mushroom:

1. Is lion's mane mushroom poisonous?

Lion's mane mushroom is not poisonous; only the base and the reddish fruiting bodies carry a slight bitterness, but as long as it is soaked properly this does not affect the taste. Of course, if it has already rotted and spoiled and carries a slight bitterness, then it should not be eaten; eating it can easily cause poisoning.

2. Where does lion's mane mushroom come from?

Lion's mane mushroom has many places of origin. In China it is distributed in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei, Sichuan, Guangxi and other places. Among these, Hailin City in Heilongjiang produces the most, accounting for about one quarter of the national total output, ranking first nationwide and being praised as the “Hometown of Chinese Lion's Mane Mushroom”.

II. Roughly how much does dried lion's mane mushroom cost per jin on the market?

The market price of dried lion's mane mushroom is a bit high, generally around 50 to 250 yuan per jin, but prices vary depending on the place of origin, the market and the time of sale. For example, wild dried lion's mane mushroom costs 300 to over 400 yuan per jin on the market, while cultivated dried lion's mane mushroom reaches around 210 yuan per jin in Tonghe County, Harbin, and 230 yuan per jin in Aihui District, Heihe City. Cheaper ones are also around 50 to 100 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

III. How do you soak lion's mane mushroom so it is not bitter?

Step one: first remove the hard core in the middle of the dried lion's mane mushroom, then clear away the impurities on the surface of the mushroom body, and put it in warm water at about 30 to 40 degrees to soak for three to four hours, until the mushroom body has no hardness. During soaking, it is best to change the water every ten minutes, and when changing the water, squeeze the water out of the lion's mane mushroom. Repeat this several times and the lion's mane mushroom will no longer be bitter. Note here that you must never soak it in boiling water.

Step two: after the mushroom body has been soaked until it has no hardness, take it out and squeeze out the water, then put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and simmer over low heat for about 50 minutes.

Step three: take out the simmered lion's mane mushroom, then rinse it clean with clear water, and finally put it on a steamer and steam over high heat for 10 minutes, then turn to low heat and cook for one and a half hours. Of course, you can also first boil it in boiling water for 10 minutes, then turn to low heat and cook for one and a half hours. Note here that the lion's mane mushroom must be put into the pot to steam only after the water has come to a boil; only then will the bitterness be removed, and the broth is highly nutritious.

Overall, the market price of dried lion's mane mushroom is a bit high; generally you can only buy one jin for over a hundred yuan. But because the market and the time of sale differ, prices vary, so try to buy it at the local market. In addition, lion's mane mushroom is very bitter, so you can use the method of soaking first, then simmering, and finally steaming to remove the bitterness.