Clamshell Mushrooms Delivery or Pickup

If you're looking for a tasty, versatile mushroom to add to your cooking routine, you can't go wrong with clamshell mushrooms. These flavorful mushrooms are also commonly known as beech mushrooms since they are typically found on beech trees. You'll find both brown clamshell mushrooms and white clamshell mushrooms available. (They're often labeled as brown beech mushrooms and white beech mushrooms, respectively.) White clamshell mushrooms are also called alba clamshell mushrooms. Clamshell mushrooms are native to East Asia. They are also locally cultivated in temperate climates in North America, Australia, and Europe.

Overall, clamshell mushrooms are slightly crunchy, and they develop a nutty flavor when you cook them. In fact, any type of heat that you incorporate into clamshell mushrooms will bring out an earthy flavor perfect for pairing with a wide variety of poultry, meats, seafood, and wild game. These mushrooms are ideal ingredients in an extensive array of recipes, including sauces, soups, stews, and stir-fries.

Thanks to their rich flavor, clamshell mushrooms are considered a gourmet variety of oyster-like mushrooms. You can expect a firm, somewhat crunchy texture and a mildly nutty, sweet taste when you eat these mushrooms.

In addition to using clamshell mushrooms as an ingredient in sauces, soups, and more, you can cook these mushrooms alone. Clamshell mushrooms are great sauteed whole, cutting off only the very end of the stalk or stem and including the rest of the mushroom. You can cook these versatile mushrooms at a high temperature or slow-roast them at a low temperature with a little bit of cooking oil or butter. 

You can find clamshell mushrooms sold packed with their base removed or in cluster form with the base that allows them to grow still attached. You can easily separate the clusters, so choosing the right clamshell mushroom products is a matter of preference. If you go with clamshell mushrooms in cluster form, you'll just need to trim off the edge of the inedible base before preparing and eating the mushrooms.

You'll also need to decide if you want brown clamshell mushrooms or white clamshell mushrooms for your recipes. Though the varieties of clamshell mushrooms are similar, understanding their slight differences can help you make the best choice when shopping.

White or alba clamshell mushrooms are very versatile. They have a slight shellfish flavor and an almond aroma. If you're looking for a simple yet flavorful dish, these clamshell mushrooms are ideal for sauteing with olive oil and garlic to serve over pasta.

Brown clamshell mushrooms are even more versatile than their alba clamshell counterparts. If you want clamshell mushrooms to use in red wine sauces, stir-fries, or seafood soups or stews, brown clamshell mushrooms are ideal. You can also deepen the flavor of brown clamshell mushrooms by roasting them in the oven.

Whether you buy a prepared package of clamshell mushrooms or clamshell mushrooms in cluster form, you'll want to clean individual mushrooms to remove dirt and debris. If you purchase clamshell mushrooms in cluster form, prepare the mushrooms for this step by cutting off the base. Discard the base.

To clean clamshell mushrooms, use a damp paper towel on individual mushrooms or lightly rinse or brush them. You should never soak clamshell mushrooms in water.

Clamshell mushrooms are at their best when you use them immediately. However, you can also keep clamshell mushrooms in your refrigerator for up to a week if you don't want to use them right away.