Anybody know what to do with FIVE POUNDS of chicken of the woods
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@sarahtaber My solution calls for more duck fat than any reasonable person keeps in the house.
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I'M LISTENING@sarahtaber Deep frying in duck fat solves most foraging related problems.
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Anybody know what to do with FIVE POUNDS of chicken of the woods
@sarahtaber for giggles: ask every AI to tell you if this is edible. Probably not as interesting since this is fine to eat…
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Anybody know what to do with FIVE POUNDS of chicken of the woods
At the Minnesota State Fair, I encountered a booth selling "Shroomy Calamari" - by which they meant chunks of oyster mushroom, breaded and flash-fried.
Do that with the chicken of the woods and serve it as "mushroom fried chicken" ?
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Anybody know what to do with FIVE POUNDS of chicken of the woods
@sarahtaber This is no time to turn chicken!
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@sarahtaber Deep frying in duck fat solves most foraging related problems.
@count_01 I mean to be fair it solves most problems period
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@count_01 I mean to be fair it solves most problems period
@sarahtaber That is a valid point.
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@sarahtaber That is a valid point.
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Anybody know what to do with FIVE POUNDS of chicken of the woods
@sarahtaber Tear into nuggets, simmer in a light broth for about 10 minutes, take out and let cool.
Bread it and des/airfry/bake the nuggets.
Freeze the rest and cook from frozen, whenever you want some. -
At the Minnesota State Fair, I encountered a booth selling "Shroomy Calamari" - by which they meant chunks of oyster mushroom, breaded and flash-fried.
Do that with the chicken of the woods and serve it as "mushroom fried chicken" ?
@michael_w_busch @sarahtaber Chicken Fried Steak Fried Fungi
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skill check
poll dance:
forage:
cook:
️@sarahtaber Brag is all I could think of, and y'all have got that one covered
Its a lovely beast. I'd portion it out over some risotto or make the best mushroom soup ive ever had:
https://food52.com/recipes/89043-best-vegan-mushroom-soup-recipe
The above is the most savory, creamy soup I've ever made, and it came out so good with run of the mill white mushrooms. I'd imagine it would be mind bending with something like the above.
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Anybody know what to do with FIVE POUNDS of chicken of the woods
@sarahtaber first you make all the mushroom lovers on Fedi quiver with envy. Oh, I see you already checked that off. Good.
Next you make the biggest, nay, greatest vegan pulled chicken burger you've ever tasted. -
Anybody know what to do with FIVE POUNDS of chicken of the woods
If it tickles your fancy, you might ferment a pound or two. Just clean, cook for 10 minutes (might not be needed, but safer), rip to pieces, add whatever (chopped onions, garlic,...) weigh it, add 2% of weight in salt, spices and put in fermenting jar. you might need extra fluids, e.g. a blended apple.
Ferment it at room temp for a week and watch for activity. if all went well and there is not mold, only sour fermentation smell it's time for smaller containers and the fridge.
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Anybody know what to do with FIVE POUNDS of chicken of the woods
@sarahtaber Beautiful piece! Whatever you do, steam it before frying - like many other mushrooms this one absorbs a lot of oil if the cell walls are intact. And don't discard cooking water. I like to steam in a pan, let the water evaporate, to contain all flavor on the pan. Then fry.
