Dong Ujimqin County Mushrooms

Dong Ujimqin County Mushrooms

　　Mushrooms are a type of natural edible fungus, belonging to the class Basidiomycetes and the genus Agaricus. Historically, most of the mushrooms produced in the Inner Mongolia grasslands were processed and sold after being transported to Zhangjiakou, known as the “frontier city beyond the Great Wall.” As a result, these grassland mushrooms have long been referred to as “Koumo” (literally “mouth mushrooms”). The primary production area for Koumo is the Huotengxile Grassland in Xilinhot City, located on National Highway 207, approximately 60 kilometers from Xilinhot.

Mushrooms are a premium edible fungus that can be consumed directly. They come in various types such as white mushrooms, fragrant mushrooms, blue-leg mushrooms, chicken-claw mushrooms, and black mushrooms. With tender and rich-textured flesh and delicious flavor, they are a rare and prized wild ingredient in dishes. Listed among mountain delicacies, they are honored with the title of “meat among vegetables.”