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Edible flakes are 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 scaly mushrooms
The most common edible flakes include:
- ordinary;
- golden;
- boric.
Common flakes are often called fleecy. The conditionally edible mushroom has a tough, 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. The bottom is covered with a large number of plates and framed with a pale yellow blanket, which slides onto the stem during the growth of the fungus and forms a ring.
The photo shows what a conditionally edible ordinary flake looks like. Its leg and cap are covered with brownish-yellow scales.
The golden edible flake is called the royal honeydew because of 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 cap grows up to 20 cm in diameter.
The cap is covered with small, flaky, dark scales that become less visible during growth. There is a light felt fringe along the edge. The leg is completely covered with scales of a darker color.
A distinctive feature from poisonous analogs is that the shape of the cap does not change during the growth process.
Boron edible flakes are golden, yellow, brown or orange in color. The remains of the bedspread are often present on the cap. In young specimens, it is hemispherical, while in adults it becomes slightly convex and outstretched. The size does not exceed 10 cm. It is uneven and wavy at the edges, and slightly sticky to the touch.
The cylindrical leg is dense inside, rusty or yellow in color. The smell of edible scales is mild.
Evaluation of taste
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 can be cooked from flakes
Edible flakes make delicious pickled appetizers, main courses and first courses. It goes well with any kind of meat, vegetables and potatoes. With its use, they prepare aromatic stews, sauces, fillings for homemade baking, salads, hodgepodge. For year-round use, mushrooms are pickled, dried and salted.
How to cook flakes
Cooking 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 intact, and in mature ones, the leg is necessarily cut off, which becomes unusable.
The earthy base of the leg in young mushrooms is cut off. Using a kitchen sponge, wipe the caps from the scales.The 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 flakes before cooking
Before cooking, large caps must be cut into several parts, and small ones can be left intact. Pour 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, along with which the remaining debris floats to the surface. After that, change the water and cook again for half an hour.
A photo and a step-by-step description of the process will help to properly prepare the scaly 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 edible flakes is fully revealed in pickled form. The classic variation of cooking is considered the fastest and easiest, so any inexperienced cook will cope with the task the first time.
You will need:
- boiled edible flake - 1 kg;
- garlic - 3 cloves;
- filtered water - 600 ml;
- bay leaf - 5 pcs.;
- salt - 40 g;
- carnation - 3 buds;
- sugar - 40 g;
- black pepper - 13 peas;
- vinegar 9% - 40 ml.
How to cook:
- To boil water. Season with salt and sweeten. While stirring, cook until the products are dissolved.
- Pour in vinegar. Add pepper, bay leaves and cloves.
- Crush the garlic cloves and marinade. Cook for seven minutes.
- Put still warm boiled mushrooms in sterilized jars and pour marinade over. Close with lids and screw tight.
- Turn over and leave under the covers for a couple of days.
- Store in a basement with a temperature of 6 °… 8 ° C.
Scale salting recipe
If a large harvest of edible flakes is harvested, then it is worth salting it for the winter.
You will need:
- peppercorns - 14 pcs.;
- edible flake - 2 kg;
- dill umbrellas - 5 pcs.;
- carnation - 3 buds;
- currant leaves - 13 pcs.;
- salt - 100 g;
- bay leaf - 5 pcs.
How to cook:
- Rinse prepared edible flakes and cook for 20 minutes. Change the water. Add spices. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a colander and wait for all the liquid to drain. Transfer to a salting container.
- Sprinkle with salt. Add dill umbrellas and currant leaves. Mix.
- Cover with a cotton cloth and put oppression on top.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
Flakes fried with sour cream
When fried, mushrooms are porous and fleshy. To enhance their taste, sour cream is added to the composition.
You will need:
- edible boiled flakes - 800 g;
- pepper;
- vegetable oil - 40 ml;
- onions - 350 g;
- salt;
- sour cream - 250 ml.
How to cook:
- Place the mushrooms in the pan. Fry without closing the lid until the moisture evaporates.
- Cut the onions into half rings. Pour into the pan. 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 for seven minutes.
Mushroom soup with flakes and melted cheese
Royal honey mushrooms help turn ordinary soup into a work of culinary art. The dish tastes no worse than in an elite restaurant.
You will need:
- potatoes - 460 g;
- processed cheese - 300 g;
- crackers;
- carrots - 140 g;
- water - 1.5 l;
- salt;
- vegetable oil - 40 ml;
- onions - 120 g;
- parsley;
- boiled mushrooms - 280 g.
How to cook:
- Cut the cheese into pieces or grate.
- Chop potatoes at random. Grate carrots. Chop the onion.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Add vegetables. Fry until soft.
- Pour water into a saucepan. Throw in potatoes and mushrooms. Salt. Cook until tender.
- Place the curds. Cook, stirring constantly, until dissolved.
- Add fried foods. Darken over low heat for two minutes. Beat with a blender.
- Cook for five minutes. Serve with croutons.You can decorate with greens.
Conclusion
Edible flakes are suitable for adding to any dishes. So that the mushroom does not cause discomfort, you must clearly follow all cooking recommendations.
