Quiz: There is so mushroom to grow!

Calvatia gigantea is a mushroom commonly found in meadows, fields, and deciduous forests in late summer and autumn. They are considered edible when immature, but can be poisonous after the spores begin to form, as indicated by the colour of the flesh being not pure white (first yellow, then brown). What is the common name for this mushroom?

This is Balkan pork and mushroom stew. Ingredients include pork, onion bits, smoked meat, ground beef, tomatoes or ketchup, cream cheese, mushrooms, peppers, spices, wine, and salt. It is traditionally prepared in a clay pot. Name this dish.

This mushroom is also known as 'velvet shank', is a species of edible mushroom that is primarily used in Japanese cuisine. The mushroom naturally grows on the stumps of Chinese hackberry trees (Celtis sinensis) and ash, mulberry and persimmon trees. Name this mushroom.

This mushroom-based dish is a classic in Goa. Mushrooms and potatoes are cooked in flavours of tamarind, kokum, coconut oil and vinegar. Name this dish.

This preparation is a finely chopped mixture of mushrooms or mushroom stems, onions or shallots, herbs such as thyme or parsley, and black pepper, sautéed in butter and reduced to a paste. It is a basic preparation used in stuffings and sauces or as a garnish. Name this preparation.

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