Maitake

Grifola frondosa

mushroom

A large cluster of overlapping grey-brown caps, looking like coral, growing at the foot of hardwoods; firm and fragrant, stir-fried or roasted. It provides beta-glucans and ergothioneine.

Origin

Japan and temperate forests

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

It is pulled apart by hand; only the tough base is cut off.

Molecules

Mushroom beta-glucans · ErgothioneineIn small amounts, not counted Selenium · Vitamin D

Did you know?

Its Japanese name means “dancing mushroom”; in English it is called hen-of-the-woods, for its look of a big ruffled hen.