Mokruha pink: description and photo

Mokruha pink is a conditionally edible representative of the Mokrukhove family. It is eaten in fried, boiled and canned form after prolonged boiling. Despite the unappetizing name, the fruiting body contains a large amount of vitamin, trace elements and fiber. In order not to confuse the mushroom with inedible counterparts, you need to familiarize yourself with the external description, view photos and videos before collecting.

What do pink mosquitoes look like

Mokruha pink – a large mushroom, reaches a height of 10 cm. The hat of young representatives of a convex shape, up to 5 cm in diameter, straightens with age, leaving a small depression in the center. The surface is covered with a pink mucous skin. As it grows, the color changes to dirty lemon or dark brown. The spore layer is formed by thin plates, which are covered with a white veil. Over time, it breaks through and descends on the leg in the form of a skirt. The species reproduces by spindle-shaped, black spores.

A dense, fleshy leg 5 cm long tapers towards the base. The surface is covered with whitish skin. Closer to the ground, the color gradually turns into red or pale pink.

Where do pink mosquitoes grow

Mokruha pink prefers to grow singly or in small families in coniferous and deciduous forests. The fungus loves calcareous soil, elevated places, thinned forest plantations, often adjacent to oil plants. They bear fruit from August until the first frost.

Is it possible to eat pink mokruhi

Mokruha pink is an edible representative of the mushroom kingdom. The species has a pleasant aroma and taste, so it is fried, boiled and harvested for the winter. It is also suitable for preparing soups, sauces and hot salads.

Before cooking, the harvested crop is thoroughly washed, the mucous film is removed from the cap and boiled for about half an hour.

False doubles

Mokruha pink, like any forest dweller, has twins:

1. Purple – belongs to the 4th group of edibility. You can recognize the species by a cone-shaped or flattened purple hat with edges curled up. The pink flesh is fleshy, fibrous, becoming darker during cooking. In young specimens, the lamellar layer is covered with a pink-lilac film, which, as it grows, breaks through and descends to the stem. It grows in mixed forests, bears fruit from August to October.

   

2. Spruce – an edible and useful representative of the Mokrukhove family. Grows in the shade of coniferous trees. Often found in the north or in central Our Country. It bears fruit throughout the warm period. This specimen has a 15 cm cap, which is covered with a slimy film, and a short fleshy leg with a small dark ring. Spruce mokruha is considered the most useful species, as the pulp is rich in carbohydrates and amino acids.

   

Collection rules

To protect yourself and your loved ones, it is important to know the collection rules. Mushroom hunting must be carried out:

• in ecologically clean places;
• away from highways, industrial enterprises;
• collection is best done in the morning, in clear weather;
• mushrooms are cut with a sharp knife or carefully twisted.

Use

Pink mokruha makes delicious culinary dishes. Mushrooms are fried, stewed, pickled and salted. Before cooking, the mucous film is removed from the cap, washed and boiled. The most delicious mushroom casserole is prepared according to the following recipe:

1. Mushrooms are cleaned and boiled in salted water.
2. The potatoes are cut into rings and put in a greased baking dish.
3. Spread onion, cut into half rings, and mushrooms on top.
4. Sprinkle each layer with salt and your favorite spices.
5. The form is placed in an oven heated to 180 ° C and baked for about half an hour.
6. 10 minutes before the dish is ready, sprinkle with grated cheese.
7. The dish is ready after the formation of a beautiful, appetizing crust.

Conclusion

Mokruha pink is a conditionally edible representative of the forest kingdom. It has not only a pleasant taste and aroma, but also helps with many diseases. Mushrooms are useful for chronic fatigue, insomnia and migraines. Due to the content of a natural antibiotic, they have an antiviral effect. But in order to help the body, and not harm it, you need to be able to distinguish them from other inhabitants of the forest.