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***Tea Tree Mushroom (Agrocybe Aegerita)/Chinese Traditional Herb***
 
 
 
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The Tea Tree Mushroom (Agrocybe Aegerita) is also known as the willow mushroom and velvet pioppini. It is called 茶树菇 (cha shu gu) in China and yanagi matsutake in Japan. The mushroom has a small, soft cap, around 0.5 to 2 centimeters (0.2 to 0.8 inches) in diameter. It has a thin, long, and tough stem, 10 to 20 centimeters (4 to 8 inches) in length. The mushroom has a concentrated woody and earthy flavor and a firm, meaty texture.
Use

In Chinese cooking, both fresh and dried (rehydrated) tea tree mushrooms are used in various dishes, including stir-fry, soup, stew, and hot pot. Since the stems are quite tough, the mushrooms are usually either boiled and then stir-fried, or braised. Tea tree mushrooms have a very intense flavor that is almost as strong as shiitake, but more delicate. It adds a very nice flavor to stews and soups, as well as the classic braised chicken and mushrooms.
 
 
More Information:
https://omnivorescookbook.com/pantry/tea-tree-mushroom