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snototter · 10 months

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A chicken of the woods fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus) in Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA

by Jim Petranka

#chicken of the woods #fungi #bracket fungi #mushrooms #laetiporus sulphureus #laetiporus #Fomitopsidaceae #Polyporales #Agaricomycetes #Basidiomycota #wildlife: usa

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lindagoesmushrooming · 1 month

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Chicken of the woods | Laetiporus sulphureus

#chicken of the woods #laetiporus sulphureus #mushrooms #fungi #mycology #edible mushrooms #mushroom photography #naturecore #nature #nature photography #original photography #photographers on tumblr

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moe-mycelium · 7 months

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Mmmmmm chickennnn

Based upon location (North-Eastern Forest) and observable features, I’d strongly wager these are (Laetiporus Sulphureus), common names being Chicken-of-the-woods, crab-of-the-woods, sulphur polypore, or sulfur shelf.

The bright yellow underside helps distinguish it from it’s also edible cousin, (Laetiporus Cincinnatus), which has a creamy white underside. These guys were a little too bug-infested to eat, it’s better to pick them when they first emerge, but a very cool find!

#chicken of the woods #mycology #laetiporus sulphureus #sulfur shelf #crab of the woods #fungi #fungus #mushroom #mushrooms #edible #fungi aesthetic #my pictures #mushroomcore #nature

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ceephorsshitshow · 9 months

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Hoooly lord look at this

Chicken anyone?

She's a little old but plenty of good edges to find. Landscaper was tasked with removing it and I'm glad it didn't end up in the landfill.

#chicken of the woods #chicken mushroom #Laetiporus sulphureus #Laetiporus #l. sulphureus #mycology #mushrooms #bracket #polypore

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feralchaton · 7 months

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"I believe that mycelium is the neurological network of nature."

"Interlacing mosaics of mycelium infuse habitats with information-sharing membranes."

"These membranes are aware, react to change, and collectively have the long-term health of the host environment in mind." -Paul Stamets

#walks in the woods #mushrooms #wild fungi #it's all mycelium and cosmic dust #mycelium #my photos #paul stamets #quoted #laetiporus sulphureus #chicken of the woods

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mushroomgay · 2 years

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Hadley Wood, London, UK, August 2022

Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)

The woods were absolutely gorgeously adorned with chicken of the woods today, lots of which was at the perfect stage for harvest. This was particularly wonderful, as it’s my sister’s favourite thing that I forage; she returned from America tonight (after 6 months away working), so I made us a huge batch of (unusually ugly due to grinding up gluten free brown bread for breading) delicious chicken nuggets of the woods.

#foraging #wild fungi #edible fungi #chicken of the woods #food #vegan #cooking #Laetiporus #Laetiporus sulphureus

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vandaliatraveler · 2 years

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Tibbs Run Preserve, Panel 1 of 3. Beneath the moist dripping vaults of the primeval green cathedral gather the true believers: moss, fungi, and ferns. The old hemlock forest ministers silently, relentlessly to its devoted congregation, heathens and pagans all, and adorns the ruins of its trespassers in moss and rhododendron. None but nature shall endure.

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lena-rosey · 2 years

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this chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) caught my eye as I biked to work. Only took a little nugget so other folks could enjoy this lovely color contrast.

#chicken of the woods #laetiporus sulphureus #mushrooms #foraging #fungi #mycology #pennsylvania #rosey posts

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cyanpup · 9 months

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dinner :)

#personal #foraging #chicken of the woods #laetiporus sulphureus

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pickeatdraw · 2 years

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Chicken of the Woods Recipe

'Chicken', Leek, and Mushroom Pie

Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus Sulphureus) is one of summer’s most exciting and unmistakable finds. With its distinctive bright yellow-orange colouring and characteristic globular shape, this is a great beginner mushroom for anyone just dipping their toes into mushroom hunting. It goes without saying though: never eat a mushroom that you haven’t confirmed the identity of using several sources.

Chicken of the woods is a bracket fungus that grows on trees and dead wood. Every specimen I’ve found has been on a beautiful gnarled old oak tree, but they can also grow on cherry, sweet chestnut, willow, and yew. Take care when collecting and pay attention to where they’re growing. Fungus growing on yew can take in toxins from this poisonous tree, and I’ve heard that the occasional specimen on old fence posts can have the same issue with substances used to treat the wood. Be careful and only collect specimens from deciduous trees and stumps.

When picking chicken of the woods, the younger the better. Small fans with bright yellow colouring and rounded edges are in their prime. At this stage, the fungus is a choice culinary delight, with a soft texture similar to chicken- hence the name. As they age, COTW grow into large fans with wavy edges, becoming pale and dry. Once this mushroom is past its best, it has a texture more akin to polystyrene than juicy chicken!

You can find plenty of recipes online for making meals out of chicken of the woods, often capitalising on its namesake as a veggie replacement in dishes traditionally made with white meat. Lots of recipes include breading and frying, which cotw lends itself well to.

The recipe below is another foraged play on a British pub classic- chicken, leek and mushroom pie. Though it seems a little excessive (this is actually a mushroom, leek, and more mushroom pie!) the addition of other mushrooms is important to the flavour. As well as having a texture similar to chicken, cotw tastes similar to chicken too- which is to say that it tastes of very little at all. You can use any other kind of mushroom you like, but the best would be those with a strong, mushroomy flavour. I’ve used dryad’s saddles, but some good foraged alternatives would be parasols, field mushrooms, or any kind of edible bolete. If you rehydrate dried mushrooms to use in this recipe, you can replace some or all of the stock with the mushroom-soaking liquid for extra umami!

Chicken of the Woods, Leek, and Mushroom Pie Recipe.

Ingredients

For the Pastry:

80 grams salted butter

80 grams lard (substitute with more butter to make this recipe vegetarian)

500g plain flour

1 egg, plus one for glazing

For the Filling:

500g fresh chicken of the woods mushroom

2 large leeks

200g other mushrooms (rehydrated weight if using dried)

3 cloves garlic

5tbsp plain flour

200ml chicken or vegetable stock

200ml full-fat milk or single cream

1 handful chopped fresh parsley, or 2 tbsp dried

1 handful chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 tbsp dried (optional)

1 tsp craked black pepper

2tsp mustard powder, or 1tsp English mustard

1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

White wine, white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for deglazing

Butter for frying

Method:

Make the pastry using a hot water crust method. Measure out your flour in a large heatproof bowl. Crack the egg into the centre and use a butterknife to stir it into the floure. Heat your fat(s) gently in a saucepan with 200ml cold water until melted. Allow the liquid to cool for a minute or so, then tip into the middle of your flour/egg mixture. Stir quickly with your butterknife to combine. Tip the dough out onto a surface and knead very briefly until smooth. Wrap tightly and place in the fridge to cool for at least an half an hour.

Heat a large knob of butter in a saucepan over a medium-high heat. Clean your chicken of the woods mushrooms and slice away any bruised or soft areas. Cut the rest into small bite-sized chunks. Slice your other mushrooms thickly (if using rehydrated, drain off as much liquid as possible). Throw everything in the pan and fry, stirring frequently, until thoroughly browned.

Thickly slice the leeks and mince the garlic. Once the mushrooms are browned, turn the heat down to medium-low and add the leeks with the garlic. Fry for a few minutes until starting to colour. Deglaze the pan with a splash of wine or vinegar, then add the mustard, pepper, and paprika (if using) to the pan and stir.

Turn the heat to low. Add the flour and stir through evenly, so all the filling is coated. Very slowly pour in your stock, stirring constantly, allowing the flour to absorb all the liquid you've poured in before adding more. Once all the stock has been added, pour in the milk/cream and stir again. Stir in the herbs and allow the mixture to simmer gently for ten minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Preheat your oven to 190 degrees (fan 170, gas mark 5). Lightly grease your tin. A large, flat tart tin works, but I've used a deep 9-inch cake tin to give the pie a little height. If making a deeper pie, split the pastry into two pieces of roughly two thirds (for the bottom) and one third (for the top). If making a flatter pie, split it roughly in half.

Roll out your bottom piece of pastry into a rough circle big enough to cover the bottom and sides of your dish. You shouldn't need to flour your surface, but you can do so if your pastry sticks. Place the rolled out pastry into the tin and gently press into the sides. Pour the filling into the pie crust.

Beat an egg in a small bowl with a splash of milk. Brush a little of this eggwash around the lip of the pie crust. Roll out the top piece, and place it on top. Use your thumb and forefinger to crimp the edge, then slice off the excess pastry with a sharp knife. Use the offcuts to decorate the top if you're feeling creative, and slice some lines to allow steam to escape. Then brush the top off the pie with more eggwash.

Bake for about an hour, or until golden brown on top. Let the pie cool for ten minutes or so after removing from the oven so it holds its shape better when sliced. Eat as it is, or try it with roast veg and a homemade mushroom gravy!

#foraging #mushrooms #chicken of the woods #chicken of the woods recipe #wild food #wild food recipe #foraging recipe #bracket fungi #recipe #laetiporus sulphureus #pie #vegetarian

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thinkache · 2 years

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#chicken of the woods #mushroom #orange #mycology #Laetiporus sulphureus #sulphur shelf

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on-my-way-to-the-woods · 1 year

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F woke me up from a nap to fried chicken (of the woods) sandwiches

#foraging #mushroom hunting #chicken of the woods #Laetiporus sulphureus #sulphur shelf

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lindagoesmushrooming · 17 days

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#mushrooms #fungi #dead wood #laetiporus sulphureus #nature #nature photography #original photography #photographers on tumblr #mycology #naturecore #woods

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mushroomgay · 2 years

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Cambridge, UK, May 2022

Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)

My absolute faves! The young lobes on the left became chicken nuggets of the woods with my flatmates (”I can’t believe they said they were making fancy flat dinner and it’s chicken nuggets”) and the older ones on the right became a lovely chicken pie with white wine, rosemary and thyme.

#foraging #edible fungi #chicken of the woods #vegan #Laetiporus #Laetiporus sulphureus #wild fungi #food #cooking

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neuromangler · 7 months

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A beauty.

#novi sad #mushrooms #laetiporus sulphureus #chicken of the woods #fruška gora

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decompain · 8 months

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Perfection

#microorganisms #mycelium #chicken of the woods #laetiporus sulphureus

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