Tangerine Flower Mushroom (Caterpillar Fungus) Introducing the Tangerine Flower Mushroom, recommended by a friend from Hong Kong. Have you heard of the Chinese herbal medicine and medicinal food ingredient, Cordyceps? It's said to have benefits for lung health, strengthening the body, and anti-cancer effects, and genuine Cordyceps can cost several thousand yen per gram. #Yakuzendo's Authentic Medicinal Cuisine Cordyceps is a mushroom that parasitizes insects in the soil, producing fruiting bodies above ground. It is sold by harvesting the mushroom along with the insect. However, what I have obtained this time is a cultured mushroom that removes the insect from Cordyceps and contains the same components, grown artificially. In Hong Kong and China, it is called Chong Cao Hua or Bei Chong Cao. It has a beautiful orange color and is used in various dishes. It is especially popular among chefs for deepening the flavor when used in chicken or pork soup. As it is a relatively new ingredient, it is unknown whether it has the same medicinal effects as Cordyceps, but it is used as a standard soup ingredient in medicinal cuisine restaurants in Hong Kong, along with ingredients like goji berries. Regarding the taste, I have tried it in stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, and chicken hot pot, and I felt that it had a flavor similar to sweet carrots, deepening the taste. While I cannot confidently claim medicinal effects, I would like to use this instead of the special-priced mushrooms from the supermarket. It expands, so it's inexpensive per serving. Product Name: Tangerine Flower Mushroom (Chong Cao Hua) Origin: Jilin Province, China Contents: 100g Storage: Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. How to use: Rehydrate in water for 3-5 minutes before cooking. Use in chicken or pork soup, miso soup, stir-fried vegetables, salads, etc. Also, use it in udon, soba, and Japanese cuisine broth. After taking the broth, make tsukudani (simmered food)! #MedicinalCuisine #ChineseHerbalMedicine #FreeShipping #DirectImport #Safe #Tested #Health #HongKong #Taiwan #PesticideFree #Integrity