How is King Oyster Mushroom used in Thai cooking?

King oyster mushroom - het orinji - is thick, meaty, and firm, with a dense texture that holds up to slicing and searing far better than soft mushrooms. That heft makes it a favourite stand-in for meat or tofu, soaking up sauce while keeping a satisfying chew. We don't keep it in the working kitchen day to day, but it features in the cookbook as a hearty, plant-based centrepiece - proof that a vegan dish can have real body and bite.

Can I cook with King Oyster Mushroom in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use King Oyster Mushroom in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

King Oyster Mushroom - Fresh Thai Vegetables | Thai Akha Kitchen

King oyster mushroom - het orinji - is thick, meaty, and firm, with a dense texture that holds up to slicing and searing far better than soft mushrooms.…

King Oyster Mushroom - Fresh Thai Vegetables | Thai Akha Kitchen King oyster mushroom - het orinji - is thick, meaty, and firm, with a dense texture that holds up to slicing and searing far better than soft mushrooms.…