Nature has bestowed upon us a bountiful source of infinite food, many of which are highly nutritious and good for human health. There are delicious mushrooms, rich in nutrients but low in calories, with extremely affordable prices that many people are unaware of.
1. Shiitake Mushroom
Shiitake mushroom is considered a “miracle drug” by many. This mushroom carries a huge source of nutrients, serving as a savior for all kinds of illnesses in life.
What’s worth mentioning is that this type of mushroom has high nutritional value as well as a delicious taste, a soft yet chewy texture, suitable for making soups, stir-fries with meat. The deliciousness and nutritional value of the dish will multiply.
What makes this mushroom become one of the highly nutritious dishes is that it contains protein and alanine – rare components found in green vegetables or fruits that help maintain the body’s pH and muscle recovery.
Shiitake mushrooms have long been widely used in Western diets, and now Asians also highly appreciate them because of their abundant nutrition.
2. Enoki Mushroom
Enoki mushroom is one of the mushrooms with high nutritional value. That is why in recent years, Japanese enoki mushrooms have quickly conquered the taste buds of many people with its rich and unique taste, known as “vegetarian abalone”. Note that this type of mushroom has a strange delicious taste when eaten, suitable for those who have just recovered from illness, the elderly, young children, and pregnant women.
This mushroom grows well in hot and humid environments such as the Central Highlands and South Central Coast. It is called Japanese enoki mushroom because when eaten, people will feel the strange and crispy taste of abalone. Even when fully cooked, the mushroom will not become mushy or soft, suitable for stir-frying, simmering, or cooking soup.
Japanese enoki mushroom is rich in water and minerals, making it ideal for dry autumn seasons. Whether vegetarian or fried with meat, it is delicious and good for health.
3. Shiitake Mushroom
Lentinula edodes, commonly known as shiitake mushroom or black forest mushroom, is one of the mushrooms used in cuisine and originates from East Asia. Shiitake mushrooms grow on dead trees, making them very nutritious and fragrant. It is also known as the “king of mountain mushrooms” and the “queen of mushrooms”. In autumn, you should buy fresh or dried mushrooms to stir-fry and supplement nutrients such as vitamins and minerals for the body.
4. Morel Mushroom
Morel mushroom (also known as sponge mushroom) is one of the fresh mushrooms widely popular in Vietnam thanks to its affordable price and rich nutrition. Morel mushrooms grow naturally on the trunks of most tropical and subtropical forest trees.
Nowadays, mushrooms are commercially grown in many countries around the world and are a popular food in East Asian countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Morel mushrooms are loved by many people for their delicious, crunchy, and sweet taste like abalone.
Morel mushroom is very rich in protein, vitamins, and essential minerals for the body. The protein content in morel mushrooms is 4 times higher than regular vegetables.
In addition, morel mushrooms also contain many amino acids, high levels of vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B, and rare minerals that other vegetables do not have. The iron content in morel mushrooms is higher than that in meat, but the price is much cheaper. With the above-nutritional composition, morel mushrooms have become a highly nutritious and healthful food. Dishes made from morel mushrooms, in particular, are very good for those who have just recovered from illness, the elderly, young children, and pregnant women.