Chicken of the Woods

This one "tastes like chicken..." or at least the texture does remind... so it is quite tasty as the main event in Thai Red Curry... did i mention i love to cook with mushrooms ? At this stage... and from the right kinds of wood it is most awesome...

Laetiporus sulphureus is an excellent edible most of the time... except in some circumstances like growing from Eucalyptus wood... not a problem around here though... and it is incredibly beautiful... so go ahead and add some color to your cooking...

The chicken of the woods is a favorite of foragers in this part of Southeastern Appalachian Ohio. Easy to freeze. Definitely best when young and succulent like this.