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Maitake (a.k.a. Hen of the Woods) grows in clusters similar to the fluffed tail feathers of a hen. “Maitake” means dancing mushroom in Japanese, because in feudal Japan local lords would trade their subjects an equivalent weight in silver for Maitake. Commoners would dance for joy when they found Maitake, knowing they would be greatly compensated for their discovery.
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Lightly brush Maitake clusters with oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat the pan. Add clusters and use a second heavy pan to weigh down and press/sear them. Cook for 3 minutes, then remove the weight and the mushrooms. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, when hot return the mushrooms to the pan, raw side down, and add weight to press it down, sear for 3 minutes. Repeat until the mushrooms are condensed into crispy brown steaks with almost no liquid left in the pan. Brush with favorite BBQ, steak or other sauce and serve.
Maitake is an adaptogen, which assists the body in fighting against mental and physical ailments and regulate systems that have become unbalanced. It also has the highest concentration of vitamin D of all mushrooms. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium to maintain strong bones.
Nutritional Values of Maitake Mushrooms
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