First time my wife and I have ever foraged, we found this chicken of the woods growing from a tree on our street would you believe it, cooked and ate some last night and it was amazing!
First time my wife and I have ever foraged, we found this chicken of the woods growing from a tree on our street would you believe it, cooked and ate some last night and it was amazing!
That’s cool, what did it taste like? Actually like chicken or something else?
Worth noting that some people have an allergic reaction to this, so it’s worth trying a small amount somewhere safe the first time.
Also if it’s found growing on a poisonous tree like Yew, the fungus becomes poisonous as well.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/fungi-and-lichens/chicken-of-the-woods/
https://www.wildfooduk.com/mushroom-guide/chicken-of-the-woods/
Thanks for all the info! I did have a nugget size portion myself first in case there was any sudden reaction, then we had it later for dinner. It was growing from a living tree but it wasn’t a Yew.
It tasted like mushroomy chicken! Texture is very close. Also it was incredibly filling and I feel like it has supercharged me for the day haha
You’re welcome. I’m jealous, I’ve never tried it before! How did you cook it, on its own or in something? I always imagined having it as part of a creamy pasta dish for some reason.
Yeah it would probably work very well as you described. We had it battered and fried in a southern BBQ style with mash potatoes and collard greens, just delicious and I can’t overstate how filling it is haha
Sounds delicious! I think you might be on to something for a vegan fried chicken replacement.
I would do a jackfruit vs chicken mushroom blind test if I had access to the ingredients.
Parasols are great fried in breadcrumbs too