The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

In season: mushrooms

MEAT-FREE

Lentils are highly nutritious and make an excellent alternative to meat for this hearty ragù.

FUNGI FACTS

Choose the right mushroom for every dish, from a hearty ragù to delicate Asian soup.

Button mushrooms are almost pure white and delicate in flavour. One of the best varieties to eat raw. Add to salads, stir fries and sauces or marinate for antipasto.

King trumpet are a large mushroom with a creamy thick long stem about 8cm in length and a light brown cap. Perfect for soups, sautées, stir fries and pastas.

White cup mushrooms have more flavour than button mushrooms. Ideal for risottos, pasta and sauces. Lovely in salads, or to barbecue or roast to perfection.

Oyster mushrooms have a silky texture and delicate flavour. They are commonly a grey-brown colour. Use in soups, stir fries and noodle dishes.

Flat mushrooms also known as field mushrooms, are the largest and mightiest of the white mushroom family. Add a rich, meaty flavour to stews, pasta sauces and soups.

Enoki mushrooms have a long thin stem and tiny cap, are creamy white and grow in a cluster. Enoki should be cooked quickly and are ideal in noodle dishes,

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