Foraging & Feasting: Steamed Wild Mushrooms | From the Philippines to Your Plate

I went on a mushroom hunt after the recent rains, but it almost ended in disappointment! Arriving at my usual spot in the boondocks, I saw other people already heading home with their finds. Instead of turning back, I decided to trust my instincts.
As a seasoned forager, I know the perfect conditions for mushroom growth, and they arrived right on time: a cool drizzle followed by a soft noontime sun. My patience was rewarded with my first big mushroom harvest of the year!
In this vlog, I'll share the simple but incredibly delicious way we cooked these fresh mushrooms at home. You won't want to miss it!

Since mushrooms can easily deteriorate, sorting is necessary to remove the ones that are no longer fresh. But don't throw the scraps to the trash can. Instead just put them on the soil to decompose.

Wash the mushrooms thoroughly to remove soil and other impurities stuck on the gills, stem, and base of the mushrooms.

Look for banana leaves and choose the one that is healthy.

Clean and wilt the leaves in low to medium fire on a stove. Flip the leaves constantly until the color turns to darker glossy green and the leaves becomes soft.

Sprinkle the leaves with a little amount of salt.

Put the mushrooms on the leaves.

Mix the mushrooms and salt together to distribute the taste equally

Wrap the mushrooms with the banana leaves.

Put water into the pot, just enough to create steam to cook the mushrooms. Then place the mushrooms after the water reached its boiling point and lower the heat of the stove.

And voila! The delicious steamed mushrooms are ready to be served!

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MUSIC:
Valse Des Chiens (The Dance Of The Dogs) by Keith Thomas Acquisition fri Meta Sound Collection.

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