Korean Style Kimchi Soup

Korean Style Kimchi mushroom soup

Whether its Hot or cold outside, this Spicy Korean style soup Can be A perfect quick and easy dinner. 

Serving size: 4 

Ingredients

1 package (100g) Bunapi
1 Package (100g) Eryngii (King Trumpet)
6 Okra ( Ladies’ fingers) 
1 sheet Fried Tofu 
2 and 1/2 cups Water 
1 Tbsp Chicken Consumme 
3/4 Cup (100g) Kimchi 
2 Tsp Gochujang (red chili paste) 
1 Tsp Sesame Oil 
Soy sauce, to taste 

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Mushroom and Vegetable Cocotte

Mushroom and vegetable Cocotte

Try making this nutritious Mushroom and vegetable cocotte. Made with Bunapie (white beech), Eryngii (King Trumpet), and nutritious vegetables; this dish is perfect to set your day out for a great start. 

Serving size: 4 

Ingredients

1 Package (100g) Bunapi
1 Package  (100g) Eryngii (King Trumpet)
1 Kabocha squash or a squash of your choosing   
1/4 a stalk Cauliflower 
3 cups 0r more Spinach 
4 Sausages of your choosing 
4 eggs 
salt and pepper to taste 
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil 
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Mushroom Sushi

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Ingredients

1 Package (50g)  Maitake mushrooms 
1 Package (50g) Eryngii (King Trumpet)
5 cups (approx. 1000) Cooked White Rice
6 Tbsp Vinegar
1 Tbsp Mayonnaise 
♦ Pepper to Taste
♦ Salt to Taste 
A bunch of Komatsuna or your favorite green vegetable 
100g Takuan (Pickled Daikon Radish) or substitute for your choice of pickled radish 
12 Crab Legs or Imitation Crab 
4 Sheets of Nori 
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Garlic Butter with Shrimp and Mushrooms

Ahijo of mushrooms

A take on a classic Spanish dish. This Garlic butter with shrimp and mushrooms are perfect for any Friday dinner  

Ingredients

1/2 a package (50g) Eryngii (King Trumpet)
1/2 a package (50g)  Bunapi 
1/2 a package (50g) Bunashimeji 
1/2 a package (50g) Maitake 
1/2 a pound shrimp 
4 Mini Tomatoes 
2 Cloves of Garlic 
1/2 a cup of olive oil 
2 tsp salt 
1 Red Bellpepper 
Parsley to taste 


Directions

  1. Cut off the base of bunashimeji, bunapie, and maitake mushrooms and break apart into small pieces. 
  2. finely Mince garlic and slice up the red bell pepper lengthwise. 
  3. In a pan combine olive oil, red bell pepper, salt, and shrimp and sauté at high heat until the shrimp is almost fully cooked 
  4. Add mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes on a low heat. garnish with parsley and serve. For an additional touch, serve along with rice or pasta. 

Adapted from www.hokto-kinoko.co.jp

The Beneficial Effects of Eryngii on Constipation

We investigated the effects of bowel movements of women who have chronic constipation by  having them ingest cooked King Trumpet mushrooms (Eryngii). The ingestion of King Trumpet mushrooms might cause an increase of the frequency of defecation and improvements of bowel movement and character of stool. Women who have chronic constipation to the number of 15 (45.3 years of mean age) had a meal added 50g of cooked King Trumpet mushrooms for 30 consecutive days on breakfast and lunch time, respectively. Then, they filled out a questionnaire seeking information about changes of the frequency of defecation, bowel movement and character of stool.

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The Role of Eryngii in Body Fat Reduction

An overview of obesity and metabolic syndrome

According to The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), “Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke. The term “metabolic” refers to the biochemical processes involved in the body’s normal functioning. Risk factors are traits, conditions, or habits that increase your chance of developing a disease. Metabolic syndrome is becoming more common due to a rise in obesity rates among adults.”  – NHLBI / Metabolic Syndrome

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