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Boletus mushrooms: useful and medicinal properties. Video
The place of growth of aspen mushrooms belonging to the genus obabok is deciduous, pine, as well as mixed forests of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. They can grow both individually and in groups. The season for these mushrooms is from June to October. Most often they are found under young aspen trees.
Boletus mushrooms: useful and healing properties
Nutritional value of aspen mushrooms
Boletus is an incredibly beautiful mushroom and a dream for fans of quiet hunting. It has a thick, stocky leg covered with black scales and a dense red cap. This handsome man differs from other mushrooms in that when cut, its pulp first turns pink, then blue, and only then turns black.
In addition, the difference between edible boletus boletus and their false counterparts is that the spongy layer of the latter has a pinkish, red, yellow, or red-brown color, moreover, they have a yellow or red mesh on their legs.
When boiling soups, boletus boletus gives an excellent broth, and besides, they are very nutritious. 100 grams of the product contains approximately 22 kilocalories. In addition to boletus soups, you can prepare salads, pie fillings, as well as excellent sauces. The nutrients of these mushrooms are best preserved when dried. During drying, this mushroom turns black, and in the marinade it turns grayish-brown. Dried aspen mushrooms are great for making a tasty, healthy and high-calorie broth that will provide the body with a large amount of useful microelements.
Useful properties of boletus
The main feature of these mushrooms is that they maintain the correct balance of nutrients. Aspen mushrooms are rich in vitamins A, E, C, PP, as well as B vitamins. In addition, they contain salts, potassium, phosphorus, iron and manganese. And in terms of the amount of protein content, this mushroom surpasses all known vegetables.
There are more proteins in a kilogram of dried aspen mushrooms than in a kilogram of beef, but animal proteins are better absorbed by the body than vegetable proteins.
Boletus boletuses contain a large amount of valuable amino acids, which are absorbed by the body by 80%. The use of dishes with the use of aspen mushrooms is indicated in the fight against infectious diseases, in the treatment of anemia and in order to strengthen the immune system.
Mushrooms are a heavy food, as it can increase the load on the liver and kidneys, and therefore people suffering from diseases of these organs should use boletus and other mushrooms with extreme caution. In addition, the use of these mushrooms is contraindicated for children, the elderly and in the presence of individual intolerance.
Also, to avoid food poisoning, do not eat wormy, spoiled and old mushrooms.
To prepare pickled aspen mushrooms, you will need: – 1 kilogram of mushrooms; – 0,5 grams of citric acid; – 50 grams of salt; – 30 milliliters of 9% vinegar; – 3 bay leaves; – 6 peas of black pepper; – 6 peas of allspice.
Before cooking, wash the boletus carefully and cut the roots. Separate the legs from the caps and place all the parts of the mushrooms in a saucepan, add salt and a little water, as the mushrooms will release the juice. Boil the boletus boletus over low heat, periodically skimming and stirring. Once the broth is clear, add vinegar, citric acid and spices. Stop cooking when the mushrooms settle to the bottom. Transfer the mushrooms together with the marinade to prepared sterilized jars and roll up.
To make pies with aspen mushrooms, you will need: For the dough: – 200 grams of sour cream; – 2 eggs; – 400 grams of flour; – 1 teaspoon of sugar; – 100 grams of butter; – salt.
For the filling: – 200 grams of boletus; – 200 grams of sour cream; – 1 tablespoon of butter; – greens, onions, pepper, salt – to taste.
Prepare the dough first. To do this, beat eggs, add butter and sour cream, as well as sugar and salt. Mix everything thoroughly and gradually add flour. Put the resulting dough in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes.
Now get into the stuffing. Cut the onion into thin half rings and fry in oil for about 5-7 minutes, then add the peeled and finely chopped mushrooms to the onion. Fry the boletus for 15 minutes, then add sour cream, pepper, salt, and chopped herbs. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat. Simmer the filling for about 15-20 minutes.
Divide the chilled dough into 2 parts, each of which roll out with a rolling pin. Place one of the resulting tortillas on a pre-oiled baking sheet, evenly spread the filling on the dough and cover with the second tortilla. Gently pinch the edges. Pierce the dish several times with a fork, grease the top with an egg and place in an oven heated to 200 degrees for 20 minutes.
Healthy and tasty dishes using boletus mushrooms are a real decoration for both festive and everyday tables.
