Reishi mushroom is considered a medicinal mushroom as it helps in the well-being of the body and the regulation of bodily functions.
Pour 2-3 pieces into 1 lt of water and boil for 30' on low heat.
Once cooled, store the decoction in a bottle in the refrigerator. The decoction is bitter and can be kept for 1 month.
Consume 1-3 cups of coffee a day or alternatively add the decoction to drinks of your choice, even in soups.
TIPS:
Put 6-7 pieces in a jar with 750ml of red wine or tsipouro.
Store in a shady and cool place for 1.5 months.
Strain well.
Drink half a glass a day of wine or 1 tablespoon of tsipouro.
Grams: 100gr.
Auricularia Mushrooms, or otherwise known as Black Fungus or Judas Ear.
It is widely used in Chinese dishes.
Soak in warm water for 30 minutes.
As soon as they are soaked, cut them into smaller pieces or strips.
Sauté for 2 minutes in olive oil or sesame oil along with chopped spring onion.
Deglaze with soy sauce.
Serve with roasted sesame seeds.
TIP:
The soaking water is an excellent broth for sauces or soups.
Chios mastic (mastiha), a unique product worldwide, is secreted by the mastic trees of Chios.
It is a 100% natural product, without industrial processing, additives and preservatives.
It is used in many traditional sweets, syrups, buns, ice creams and cakes, while mastic liqueur is also more widely known.
Chios mastic is also consumed for its healing and beneficial properties, and already in 2015 it is recognized by the European Union as a natural medicinal product.
