Lion’s mane is the kind of mushroom that’s so delicious people fight over it. Its texture is like biting into a springy little cloud of happiness, soaked with broth and incredibly satisfying.
Later, during my work as a formulating chemist, I realized Lion’s Mane is so much more than a delicacy; it is considered the “brain mushroom,” with studies exploring its potential to support focus, memory, and overall brain health.
Sichuan women are known for 外表的辣和美, spicy beauty on the outside, but Lion’s Mane cultivates 內在的清晰和穩定, the inner focus and strength that carry us through a busy year. In my Chinese New Year hot pot, I slice Lion’s Mane 猴頭菇 into small, tender pieces and tuck them into the gentler broth, letting them slowly drink up flavor until they become some of the most luxurious bites to savor.
