Blue oyster

Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus

Meatier than pearl; the blue fades to grey when cooked.

Next week

In the pan

Same as pearl, a minute longer. Stands up to a grill.

In the fridge

Paper bag, 5–7 days.

In the room

Fruits at roughly 14–18 °C and high humidity. A block gives two or three harvests, a week or two apart.

Try it as

  • Grilled whole clusters
  • Braised with white beans
  • Fried in a light batter

Pairs with

Olive oil, rosemary, white beans, lemon, parmesan

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