Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Hericium erinaceus
Esteemed medicinal and edible mushroom. Lion’s Mane is currently being studied for its effects on neural health, Alzheimer's, and dementia. The mushroom contains a substance called erinacine, which has the ability to catalyze the production of nerve growth factor (NFG) and reduce the effects of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders (Yamada et al., 1997).
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Difficulty: Beginner
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All mushroom availability is seasonal.
Cooking with Lion's Mane
Due to its consistency and flavor, it can be used as a meat substitute in recipes. Slice it into rounds and pan-fry it in olive oil or butter. Or try ripping it up and making 'Lion's Mane Cakes' by following a crab cake recipe! Try making a lion’s mane apple crisp by sautéing sliced lions’ mane and apples in a pan of butter. After apples have caramelized and lion’s mane is crispy plate it and add cinnamon and sugar to taste!
