DRIED LOBSTER MUSHROOMS

The Mushroom That Becomes Something Entirely Different

Lobster Mushroom (Hypomyces lactifluorum) is one of the strangest—and most delicious—wild mushrooms in the forest.

And technically, it's not just one mushroom.

Lobster Mushroom forms when the parasitic fungus Hypomyces lactifluorum colonizes certain wild mushrooms, most commonly species of Russula and Lactarius. The fungus completely transforms its host, covering it in a brilliant orange-red crust and changing its texture, appearance, and culinary character.

The result is a dense, meaty wild mushroom with an earthy, savory flavor and subtle seafood-like quality that inspired the name Lobster Mushroom.

Dried Lobster Mushrooms concentrate that flavor even further and make an excellent pantry ingredient for soups, chowders, pasta, risotto, sauces, and creamy dishes.

🍄 Why You'll Love Them

• 🦞 A Mushroom Called Lobster – Dense, substantial mushrooms with a savory flavor often described as having seafood-like qualities.
• 🍄 One of Nature's Weirdest Transformations – A parasitic fungus transforms another mushroom into the bright orange-red Lobster Mushroom we harvest.
• 🥩 Dense & Meaty – Rehydrated Lobster Mushrooms have a substantial texture that holds up beautifully in cooking.
• 🥣 Fantastic in Creamy Dishes – Especially delicious in chowders, cream sauces, soups, pasta, and risotto.
• 🌲 Wild Harvested – A true wild forest mushroom sourced from the USA and Europe.
• What Do Lobster Mushrooms Taste Like?

Lobster Mushrooms have a distinctive flavor that's:

• Earthy
• Savory
• Meaty
• Slightly nutty
• Mildly seafood-like
• Rich and aromatic

Their firm texture is part of what makes them so much fun to cook with.

They pair beautifully with butter, cream, garlic, onions, potatoes, corn, pasta, rice, thyme, parsley, white wine, seafood, and mild cheeses.

💧 How to Rehydrate Dried Lobster Mushrooms

1. Place the dried Lobster Mushrooms in a bowl.
2. Cover completely with hot water.
3. Soak for approximately 20–30 minutes, or until tender.
4. Drain and gently squeeze out excess water.
5. Chop or slice as desired.
6. Cook thoroughly before eating.

You can also strain the soaking liquid well and experiment with adding it to soups, sauces, and broths for additional mushroom flavor.

🍳 How to Cook Lobster Mushrooms

Once rehydrated, use them anywhere you want a substantial wild mushroom.

Try them in:

• Creamy mushroom soup
• Chowder
• Pasta
• Risotto
• Cream sauces
• Gravies
• Pot pies
• Omelets
• Savory stuffing
• Rice dishes
• Seafood dishes
• Sautéed vegetables

Their dense texture makes them particularly good in recipes where softer mushrooms might disappear into the dish.

🥣 Cream of Lobster Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

1 oz dried Lobster Mushrooms
16 oz button mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 tbsp butter
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 tsp dried thyme
¼ cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cover the dried Lobster Mushrooms with hot water and soak for about 30 minutes. Drain and roughly chop.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the button mushrooms and onion and cook for about 15 minutes, until soft and lightly browned.

Add the broth and thyme and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the rehydrated Lobster Mushrooms and simmer for another 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

📦 What's Included

Dried Lobster Mushrooms – 1 oz (28 g)

Ingredients: Lobster Mushrooms (Hypomyces lactifluorum)
Sourced From: USA and Europe