Dried Lion’s Mane Mushroom Hou Tou Gu Hericium erinaceus Whole Dried Culinary Mushroom 100g

Dried Lion's Mane Mushroom, known in Chinese as Hou Tou Gu (猴头菇), from Hericium erinaceus, is a whole dried culinary and wellness mushroom. Sun-dried from farm harvests in Heilongjiang, it is traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy and often simmered in soups and congee. In TCM understanding it is regarded as gentle and nourishing to the spleen and stomach. Enjoy it as a wholesome ingredient in everyday cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Lion's Mane Mushroom known as Hou Tou Gu (猴头菇)
• Botanical source Hericium erinaceus, a prized edible mushroom
• Sun-dried whole fruiting bodies from Heilongjiang farm production
• Traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and stomach in TCM
• Versatile for soups, stews, congee, and braised dishes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale cream to light golden in color with a soft, fuzzy surface and dense, spongy flesh. The dried mushroom carries a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered it becomes tender with a delicate, savory taste often compared to seafood.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken or pork bone soups
• Add to congee and slow-cooked stews
• Rehydrate and braise or stir-fry as a savory dish
• Use in vegetarian dishes as a meaty-textured ingredient

Traditional Uses

In Chinese food tradition, Lion's Mane Mushroom has long been simmered in nourishing soups with chicken, pork ribs, or red dates, and added to congee for gentle daily nourishment. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and stomach and aiding digestion. It is commonly soaked in warm water before cooking to soften and release its flavor.

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