Magnificent Pearl Oyster
Pleurotus ostreaus or Magnificent pearl is an oyster mushroom that can be grown all year round. It produces large mushrooms quickly with a blue grey colour. Magnificent pearl has a delicate flavour and velvety texture. It is a delicious and nutritious mushroom.
Shroomy Bruschetta Recipe
¼ cup + 2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red capsicum, sliced
150g magnificent pearl oyster mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Baguette, sliced (1/4 inch thick)
2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Preheat oven to 180oC. In a large fry pan, heat ¼ cup olive oil over medium heat with onions. Sauté until transparent. Add capsicum, lower heat, and cover for 5 minutes. Add oyster mushrooms and adjust to medium/high heat. Sauté for 5 more minutes. Brush baguette slices with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and bake in oven for 5 minutes. Top each baguette slice with the mushroom mixture and garnish with fresh basil and balsamic glaze. Season to taste.
Pleurotus ostreatus
