1The uniqueness of shiitake mushrooms in Hoang Lien Son mountains and forests
A type of mushroom that only grows after summer showers, Sapa forest shiitake mushrooms have an irresistible and extremely attractive aroma and flavor. After every rain, ethnic people living in villages in the Northwest highlands will divide into small groups and start going into the forest to pick mushrooms. Usually, when picking mushrooms, people will dry them under the sun for many days, then dry them directly on a wood stove until the mushrooms have drained all their water before bringing them to the market for sale.
Sapa forest shiitake mushrooms – a precious gift from the high mountains of the Northwest
In terms of appearance, Sapa forest shiitake mushrooms have the same appearance as other mushrooms on the market with thin, fibrous and torn wings, not too round and smooth. However, the most special and unique feature comes from the natural delicious taste of mushrooms. Because wild shiitake mushrooms are grown completely in a natural environment, people in high mountain areas often transplant the seeds on tree trunks in the forest, then let the mushrooms grow and develop on their own. Depending on environmental factors such as climate, weather and humidity, each mushroom will have different sizes.
2The wonderful uses of Sapa wild shiitake mushrooms for the body
Not only do they receive a lot of favor from Sapa culinary fans with their fresh and sweet flavor, wild shiitake mushrooms also have many great uses for the body. In Oriental medicine, wild shiitake mushrooms are famous as a rare tonic with a fresh, aromatic taste, effective in preventing senility and minimizing aging problems.
In addition, many scientific studies have shown that each wild shiitake mushroom contains a large amount of minerals such as potassium with 64% as well as a series of beneficial nutrients for the body such as vitamins B2, D, PP. , fiber, protein, lipids, polysaccharides, etc. help improve the body’s resistance extremely well.
Wild shiitake mushrooms are rich in nutrients and extremely good for health
Furthermore, few people know that these wild shiitake mushrooms with their simple and rustic flavor are extremely effective in lowering blood pressure and preventing the formation of blood clots that cause blockages. blood vessels, minimizing the amount of bad cholesterol in the body. As well as the ability to increase interferon, while promoting weight loss and improving arthritis-related problems. In addition, wild shiitake mushrooms also help reduce aging problems, reduce albuminuria, limit kidney and urinary stones, prevent cancer, detoxify and protect liver cells, helping to stabilize the liver. Regulate blood sugar for diabetic patients and also treat freckles and dark spots.
3The appearance of wild shiitake mushrooms on the rice table makes delicious dishes difficult to resist
With a fragrant, soft and sweet flavor, wild shiitake mushrooms are an ingredient that can be easily cooked with other agricultural products to create delicious and flavorful dishes on the dining table of highland ethnic people.
Often they will combine wild shiitake mushrooms with a variety of other local specialties such as black chicken, salmon, sturgeon, heart, liver or armpit pork and even pig’s feet. Before cooking, wild shiitake mushrooms will be soaked in water for 15 to 30 minutes, then taken out, cut off the legs and washed again. When cooked, shiitake mushrooms still retain their delicious, sweet and frugal flavor, making the dining table of ethnic minorities in the highlands more special and delicious.
Wild shiitake mushrooms stir-fried with delicious vegetables
Bowl of chicken soup cooked with wild shiitake mushrooms
Wild shiitake mushrooms are also used to cook with evil chicken
Delicious dishes combined with fresh wild shiitake mushrooms in Sapa include chicken wings with wild shiitake sauce, mixed stir-fried shiitake mushrooms, shiitake mushroom soup with vegetables, wild shiitake soup stewed with pork trotters. , etc. with extremely simple preparation but delicious flavor, helps improve health and is extremely nutritious.
In addition, people in the Northwest region often string mushrooms into small skewers to sell to tourists at markets as a specialty of Sapa town with prices ranging from 30,000 VND to 50,000 VND/string for each string. About 1 or 2 ounces of fresh shiitake mushrooms.
If you want to buy wild shiitake mushrooms as gifts for your loved ones in the family after a trip to Sapa town amid the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountains, you can visit the weekly ethnic markets. minorities or visit Sapa market to buy. However, if there is little rain in the months, the price of fresh wild shiitake mushrooms is relatively high, sometimes the price can be blown up to 300,000 VND / kg and still cannot be found to buy.
Ethnic minorities often string wild shiitake mushrooms and sell them to tourists at shows
Bunches of wild shiitake mushrooms are sold by people on both sides of Highway 4D to pedestrians
Or if you go along Highway 4D, you will sometimes encounter stalls selling fresh wild shiitake mushrooms set up on both sides of the road after the first showers of the season. However, there is one thing Vietnamtravelio notes that the price of wild shiitake mushrooms is usually sold from 30,000 VND to 50,000 VND / kg, so you should not buy them, because it is very likely that they are fake Chinese shiitake mushrooms. ‘ there.
Sapa forest shiitake mushrooms have a rustic, simple flavor like the people of the highlands of the Northwest, but they know how to make people miss them. With great health benefits and a simple but delicious cooking method, wild shiitake mushrooms have gradually become more ‘familiar’ in everyone’s meals. If you have the opportunity to come to Sapa town, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy this rustic specialty.
