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Species Name
Mushroom
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Latin Name
Morchella esculentoides
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Origin
Oregon
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Harvest Method
Foraged
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Range & Habitat
Western United States
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Firm, Seafood-like
The Lobster Mushroom is actually a fungus that parasitizes members of the Russula and Lactarius families of Mushrooms. The Bright Orange-Red coloring is similar to that of cooked Lobster with a hint of Seafood in the flavor. Roast, Saute, Braise, Stew
Fresh, Complex, Delicate
Short Seasonal delicacy. The Miner's Lettuce was named for the Miners of the California Gold Rush, who ate the plant to prevent scurvy. Miner's Lettuce is a member of the Purslane Family and can be incorporated into fresh salads and wilted into sets. Raw, Wilt, Puree.
Tender, Clean, Green Flavor
This is a great product for allowing bright greens and succulent structure to accent seafood plating. Kahuku has an abundance of salt and should be cooked in plenty of liquid or stem with no salt added. It is a great compliment to lighter flavors and very lightly seasoned proteins. Blanch, Steam, Boil, Poach.