{"product_id":"fresh-cauliflower-mushrooms-sparassis-crispa","title":"Fresh Cauliflower Mushrooms – Sparassis crispa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fresh cauliflower mushroom opens into a handful of ivory ribbons. Pull a cluster apart with your fingers and the fronds separate in curls, each with a thin, wavy edge and a thicker center. That shape is what makes \u003cem\u003eSparassis crispa\u003c\/em\u003e so good to cook with. The outer tips brown readily against a skillet, while the folds underneath keep a springy, noodle-like bite. The flavor is mild and gently nutty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh Sparassis for the kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruffleCart sells these hard-to-find cauliflower mushrooms online in \u003cstrong\u003e5 lb packs\u003c\/strong\u003e. A fresh cluster gives the cook a choice of cuts. Keep the broadest curls for a bowl of clear soup, tear a handful into ribbons for pasta, and save the smaller pieces for a pan of eggs. Before cooking, ease the layers apart and check between the folds. If they need a quick rinse, drain and pat them dry so the fronds can brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA skillet for crisp edges, a broth for tender folds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pappardelle, brown the torn fronds in a single layer with butter. Lift out a few of the crispest pieces, loosen the pan juices with white wine, and toss the pasta with the remaining mushrooms. Scatter the reserved fronds on top at the table. You get two textures from the same cluster, and the broad noodles catch the sauce between the curls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a lighter preparation, simmer larger pieces in a clear mushroom or chicken broth. Ladle them into shallow bowls and finish with chives. This lets you taste the spring of the fronds while you can still see their pale, ruffled outlines through the broth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truffle Cart","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":54512113516838,"sku":"TC-FRESH-SPARASSIS-5LB","price":207.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6990\/9542\/files\/trufflecart-fresh-cauliflower-mushrooms-sparassis-crispa.png?v=1794766980","url":"https:\/\/trufflecart.com\/products\/fresh-cauliflower-mushrooms-sparassis-crispa","provider":"Truffle Cart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}