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King oyster mushrooms just have to be dried out in the sun!
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They will dry indoors too, but apparently their nutritional content is increased by being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays.
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Shred or slice (lengthwise or sideways) the king oyster mushrooms before drying them, depending on how you plan to use them.
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Slice them as thinly or as thickly as you like!
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You don't have to slice them at all, either.
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Choose a sunny day, spread out the mushrooms on a drying net or on a flat sieve, and put them in a sunny, well ventilated location to dry.
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Turn them over halfway through so that they dry evenly.
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Drying time: Sliced or finely shredded king oyster mushrooms will be semi-dried in 1/2 to 1 day, and fully dried (for long term storage) in 2 to 3 days.
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Drying time: Whole mushrooms (cut or rip very large ones in half) will be semi-dried in 2 to 4 days, and fully dried (for long term storage) in 2 to 4 days.
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Slice very thick king oyster mushrooms into 1 cm rounds.
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They're very handy to add to curries and stews.
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Warning: During the humid rainy season, it takes time for the mushrooms to dry, and they may not dry well.
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During this time, avoid drying whole mushrooms; slice them beforehand instead.
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Rinse the mushrooms quickly before using them.
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Semi-dried ones can be used as-is.
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Fully dried ones are re-hydrated in lukewarm water before using.
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The soaking water can be used as soup stock.
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Dried king oyster mushrooms have great texture, so the best method is to shred up large ones with your hands!
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In order to retain their delicious flavor, don't squeeze out the rehydrated mushrooms.
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If you are drying the mushrooms over several days, take them in at night to avoid them becoming exposed to dew.
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To store the mushrooms for a long time, put the dried ones in a mesh bag or something that is well ventilated and leave it indoors for a while.
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The mushrooms will become bone dry and can be stored for a long time.
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For your reference: These are dried shiitake mushrooms.
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To dry a small amount, just spread them out on a plate and leave them on a windowsill!
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Reference: These are dried maitake mushrooms!
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Shred them into small clumps before drying.
