Little kids often feel weird about unusual ingredients, but chef Olvera has always liked things that nobody else liked. As a child when his mother would ask what he wanted for his birthday, he would always say, “pulpos en su tinta," a dish of octopus cooked in its own ink. Today, chef Enrique Olvera is renowned in the culinary world and beyond for his ability to transform Mexico’s most savory street foods and traditional ingredients into award-winning dishes at his restaurant, Pujol. Enoki and Shimeji mushrooms provide an umami kick, laced with fruity accents to compliment 70% dark chocolate. Shimeji and Enoki mushrooms have been growing in the forests of Eastern Asia since ancient times. Densely packed with essential nutrients, and antioxidants, they are known for their medicinal properties, often used to boost the immune system.