Stem

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Stem

Oyster Mushroom stem (stipe) is the stalk under the cap—meaty on some species, fibrous on others. It carries the same savoury character as the cap when tender. Trim dirty bases, slice stems with the caps for sautés, or save firmer stems for duxelles and stock. Brown hard in a wide pan; crowded stems steam and grey Keep cut stems cold and slightly damp until cooking.

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Preparations

CookedDicedFreshPeeledSautéedSlicedStock

Traits

AromaticAromatic When YoungCrunchyFibrous Or TenderStalkTender Or Woody

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 31.8

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 0.42 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.19 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 9.87 mg
  • Salt 0.05 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 4.02 g
  • Dietary Fibre 1.91 g
  • Total Sugars 1.53 g
  • Complex / starch 0.47 g
  • Protein 2.95 g
  • Water 91.5 g
Detailed nutrients

Stem of Oyster Mushroom: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Mushroom foragers and growers always trimmed oyster mushroom stems of grit before the pan.

Kitchen thrift put clean oyster mushroom stems into stocks and finely chopped duxelles rather than the bin.

Retail packs of prepared oyster mushroom sometimes separate tender stems for even cooking with caps.

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