Also Known As: PADDY STRAW, PADDY STRAW MUSHROOM, DRIED PADDY STRAW MUSHROOMS Product Info: Paddy Straw Mushrooms (Volvariella Volvacea) are cultivated on Rice Straw in South Asia. Straw Mushrooms are an indispensable ingredient in many Asian dishes. Though not available fresh outside of Asia, Dried Straws are delicious, and their bite-size shape make them easy to prepare. Suggested Use: Paddy Straw Mushrooms are often found in recipes from Southern China. They're delicious in Chicken Stir Fry, Pork Chop Suey, Shrimp Chow Mein Oriental soups and sauces. Use Paddy Straws in Meat Loaf or Vegetarian Tofu Recipes. Ingredients: paddy straw mushrooms. Basic Preparations: To reconstitute, place desired amount into a bowl covered with boiling water and let soak for 15-20 minutes. then, rinse and add directly to recipe that will cook for at least 25 minutes. One ounce dry reconstitutes to 3-4 ounces.