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Edible flake is not very popular with mushroom pickers. Undeservedly, the mushroom is often considered poisonous. In fact, this species has not only high taste, but also healing properties.
Description of edible flake mushrooms
The most common edible types of flakes include:
- ordinary;
- golden;
- upland.
Common flake is often called fleecy. The conditionally edible mushroom has a hard, snow-white pulp, which is famous for its bactericidal properties. It is often used to treat gout.
Her hat is creamy, spherical, does not exceed 6 cm in diameter. From below it is covered with a large number of plates and framed with a pale yellow coverlet, which, during the growth of the fungus, slides onto the stem and forms a ring.
The photo shows what a conditionally edible ordinary flake looks like. Her leg and hat are covered with scales of brown-yellow color.
The golden edible flake is called the royal honey agaric due to its luxurious appearance. The yellow cap is bell-shaped, large in size and covers a thin stem, on which small scales are located. The mushroom reaches a height of 15 cm. As it grows, the hat grows up to 20 cm in diameter.
The cap is covered with small, flaky, dark-colored scales, which become less noticeable during growth. Along the edge is a light felt fringe. The leg is completely covered with scales of a darker color.
A distinctive feature from poisonous counterparts is that the shape of the cap does not change during growth.
Borovoe edible flake is golden, yellow, brown or orange. The hat often contains remnants of a veil. In young specimens, it is hemispherical, while in adults it becomes slightly convex and prostrate. The size does not exceed 10 cm. It is uneven and wavy at the edges, and a little sticky to the touch.
The cylindrical shape of the leg is dense inside, rusty or yellow in color. The smell of edible flakes is mild.
Taste rating
Scale is an edible mushroom, but opinions about its taste are different. Few people know that with proper preparation, the pulp, which has a specific taste, acquires a pleasant aroma and becomes like a porcini mushroom.
What dishes can be prepared from flakes
Edible flakes make delicious pickled snacks, second and first courses. It goes well with meat, vegetables and potatoes in any form. With its use, fragrant stews, sauces, toppings for home baking, salads, hodgepodges are prepared. For year-round use, mushrooms are pickled, dried and salted.
How to cook flake
The preparation of flakes must begin with proper preparation, despite the fact that the mushroom is edible. First, the fruits are sorted out, removing forest debris. Young specimens are left whole, and in mature specimens, the leg, which becomes unsuitable for consumption, must be cut off.
The earthy base of the stem of young mushrooms is cut off. Using a kitchen sponge, wipe the caps from the scales. Sorted edible fruits are washed with cold water. Then they are poured with salted water and left for 1-2 hours. For 1 liter of water, add 20 g of salt.
How much to cook flake before cooking
Before cooking, large hats must be cut into several parts, and small ones can be left whole. Fill with water so that all the fruits are completely covered with liquid. Salt and cook over medium heat for half an hour. In the process of cooking, be sure to remove the foam, with which the remaining debris floats to the surface. After that, change the water and boil again for half an hour.
A photo and a step-by-step description of the process will help to properly prepare the flake mushroom. Thanks to this, all the proposed options will turn out to be tasty and safe for everyone.
A simple recipe for pickling flakes
The noble taste of the edible flake is fully revealed in the pickled form. The classic cooking variation is considered the fastest and easiest, so any inexperienced cook will cope with the task the first time.
Required:
- boiled edible flake – 1 kg;
- garlic – 3 tooth;
- filtered water – 600 ml;
- bay leaf – 5 pcs .;
- salt – 40 g;
- cloves – 3 bud;
- sugar – 40 g;
- black pepper – 13 peas;
- vinegar 9% – 40 ml.
How to cook:
- To boil water. Add salt and sweeten. Stirring, cook until the products are dissolved.
- Pour in the vinegar. Add pepper, bay leaves and cloves.
- Crush the garlic cloves and send to the marinade. Boil seven minutes.
- Put the still warm boiled mushrooms in sterilized jars and pour over the marinade. Close the lids and screw tightly.
- Turn over and leave under the covers for a couple of days.
- Remove for storage in the basement with a temperature of 6 ° … 8 ° С.
Recipe for pickling flakes
If a large crop of edible flakes is harvested, then it is worth salting it for the winter.
Required:
- peppercorns – 14 pcs.;
- edible flake – 2 kg;
- dill umbrellas – 5 pcs.;
- cloves – 3 bud;
- currant leaves – 13 pcs.;
- salt – 100 g;
- bay leaf – 5 pcs.
How to cook:
- Rinse the prepared edible flake and boil for 20 minutes. Change water. Add spices. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a colander and wait until all the liquid drains. Transfer to a container for salting.
- Sprinkle with salt. Add dill umbrellas and currant leaves. Mix.
- Cover with cotton cloth and put oppression on top.
- Remove to a cool dark place.
Flakes fried with sour cream
When fried, the mushrooms are porous and fleshy. To enhance their taste, sour cream is added to the composition.
Required:
- edible boiled flake – 800 g;
- pepper;
- vegetable oil – 40 ml;
- onion – 350 g;
- salt;
- sour cream – 250 ml.
How to cook:
- Put the mushrooms into the skillet. Cook without closing the lid until the moisture has evaporated.
- Cut onions into half rings. Pour into skillet. Pour in oil. Salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the vegetable is golden brown.
- Pour in sour cream. Mix. Sprinkle with pepper. Cook seven minutes.
Mushroom soup with scales and melted cheese
Royal mushrooms help turn ordinary soup into a work of culinary art. The taste of the dish is no worse than in an elite restaurant.
Required:
- potatoes – 460 g;
- processed cheese – 300 g;
- crackers;
- carrots – 140 g;
- water – 1,5 l;
- salt;
- vegetable oil – 40 ml;
- onion – 120 g;
- parsley;
- boiled mushrooms – 280 g.
How to cook:
- Cut the cheese into slices or grate.
- Roughly chop potatoes. Grate carrots. Chop the onion.
- Heat up the oil in a frying pan. Add vegetables. Fry until soft.
- Pour water into a saucepan. Throw in potatoes and mushrooms. Salt. Cook until done.
- Place cheeses. Cook, stirring constantly, until dissolved.
- Add fried foods. Simmer over low heat for two minutes. Beat with a blender.
- Boil five minutes. Serve with crackers. You can decorate with greenery.
Conclusion
Edible flake is suitable for adding to any dishes. So that the mushroom does not cause discomfort, it is necessary to strictly follow all the recommendations for cooking.
