How to cut King Oyster Mushroom into diamond-shaped slices

King Oyster Mushroom not only has the aroma of almonds, but also has the thick flesh like abalone. It is very nutritious, containing a large amount of protein, trace elements and various vitamins. While enhancing human immunity, it can also play a role in lowering blood lipids, moisturizing the intestines, anti-cancer, and beauty. There are many ways to cut King Oyster Mushroom, and diamond-shaped slices are often used when cooking. This cutting method not only looks beautiful but also shortens the cooking time.

1. How to cut King Oyster Mushroom into diamond-shaped slices

1. Cut the king oyster mushroom diagonally into equal segments.

2. Cut upwards

3. Cut vertically into equal slices. If you look at it upside down, it's a diamond shape.

2. Various ways to cut King Oyster Mushroom

1. General Slicing

Clean the king oyster mushrooms and set aside. Place it directly on the chopping board, remove a little bit of the head and tail, then slice it diagonally from the head until it is as thick as a one-yuan coin.

2. Hob block

First make a diagonal cut and turn the cut surface upwards. Make a bevel cut at halfway point on the cutting surface (depending on the size of the piece to be cut). Turn the last cut surface upwards. Still bevel at about halfway point. Just keep flipping through everything like this, and everything will be OK.

3 cross cutters

Clean the king oyster mushrooms. Cut into small pieces, cut as you would squid, cutting diagonally from head to tail, being careful not to cut through. Then turn it 90 degrees and use the same method to cut straight, but the knife still cannot cut it. Just cut it crosswise.

3. The efficacy and effects of Pleurotus eryngii

1. Appetite and spleen

King Oyster Mushroom has a good effect of strengthening the spleen and appetizing, and it also has a good therapeutic effect on gastric ulcers and indigestion.

2. Improve digestion

King Oyster Mushroom is rich in oligosaccharides, which can promote digestion and absorption, and has a certain effect on bowel movements. The dietary fiber it contains can also promote gastrointestinal motility.

3. Reduce blood lipids and blood pressure

King Oyster Mushroom can promote the digestion and absorption of lipids and the dissolution of cholesterol in the human body, and prevent and treat hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

4. Prevent and treat anemia

King Oyster Mushroom is rich in iron, which can effectively regulate symptoms such as iron deficiency anemia and hemolytic anemia.

5. Enhances Immunity

King Oyster Mushroom is a high-protein, low-fat nutritional health product. Regular consumption can enhance nutrition and strengthen immune resistance.

6. Beauty and skin care

The rich dietary fiber contained in King Oyster Mushroom can help excrete toxins from the body, and has beauty-enhancing effects such as maintaining skin luster and improving dull skin tone.

4. Tips for choosing dried king oyster mushrooms

1. Look at the appearance: the whole mushrooms should be sliced, with intact shapes and milky white with a slight yellowish color, which means they are the freshest.

2. Look at the color: The slices of King Oyster Mushroom are white with a slight yellow tint, and the color is bright. The gills should be light yellow to milky white. The dark purple-red color is old goods.

3. Smell the fragrance: the ones with a light fragrance and unique Pleurotus eryngii aroma are the best; the ones with no fragrance, or other strange or musty smell are of poor quality.

4. Feel the dryness: The moisture content of dried Pleurotus eryngii should be between 10% and 11%, and it is better to be crisp and not broken. If it is too wet, it will not be suitable for storage and will easily deteriorate.