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Fried butter is an ideal addition to a festive and everyday table. Mushrooms are used as an independent snack or included in other dishes. The frying method is quite simple, but non-observance of the cooking rules negatively affects the taste. Therefore, you should find out how to prepare butter for frying, and whether you need to pre-cook them.
How to cook butter for frying
The first step in preparing any dish is choosing the ingredients. The wrong choice will lead to the taste of the finished treat not living up to expectations.
It is recommended to purchase the product in specialized stores. It is not safe to buy on the market from hands, as their origin is unknown. It is best to give preference to trusted sellers.
The following signs indicate the freshness of oil:
- lack of extraneous odors;
- smooth surface without wrinkles;
- integrity (if the caps and legs are separated, this indicates that the product was collected and transported inaccurately);
- absence of mold, foci of decay, and other defects.
A distinctive feature of young mushrooms is a sticky surface. It contains a viscous substance that makes it slightly shiny.
Sorting the harvested mushrooms
The presented variety grows in early summer, especially in rainy weather. Therefore, instead of buying, you can assemble it yourself.
Before you start cooking, you need to sort and process the butter oil and prepare it for frying. They should be carefully sorted out, removing rotten or damaged specimens. It is also not recommended to cook those that have traces of being eaten by animals or insects.
Do I need to clean the butter before frying
Soil may remain on the mushrooms, and routine rinsing under running water is often not enough. Therefore, boil butter before frying is necessary after preliminary cleaning. It is also recommended to remove the film, as it can impart bitterness to the taste. In addition, the dish looks aesthetically pleasing when cleaned.
How to clean butter for frying
The film is removed from the cap when it is dry. Do not soak, as it becomes slippery and the process is burdened. If the surface is dry, it can be slightly moistened with water and then held in the air. Then it is enough to pry the film with a knife and remove it.
You can clearly see how to peel boletus mushrooms:
There is another method that is ideal for young mushrooms. With its help, the peel leaves by itself and all that remains is to clean the cap from residues.
Cleaning steps:
- Put a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil.
- The product is placed in a colander and kept over boiling water for 30 seconds.
- The skin begins to move away from the surface of the cap and can be removed by hand, rather than with a knife.
There is a radical method - to dip the butter in boiling water. Then they are immediately dipped in cool water. The peel from the caps is peeled off, but the cooking process is disrupted. Therefore, this processing method is not recommended before frying.
Do I need to boil butter before frying
Mushrooms can be eaten only after heat treatment, therefore, even before frying, boil butter should be boiled in water. This eliminates the risk of getting infections or toxins. It is necessary to pre-cook so as not to overdry the product when frying.
How to cook butter before frying
Small specimens do not need to be ground beforehand. If the cap and leg are large, it is better to cut it into several parts.
Process steps:
- Prepared in advance, washed oil is placed in a container.
- It is filled with cold water so that it covers the mushrooms a little.
- The container is put on low heat and brought to a boil.
- When the product is boiled, you need to rinse again and let the liquid drain.
When boiling, it is advised to add a pinch of salt to the water. It is not recommended to sprinkle spices during the cooking stage.
How much to cook boletus mushrooms before frying
Excessive heat exposure can negatively affect the taste, so you should not cook the butter until tender before frying. It is enough to hold them in water for 20-30 minutes. If you cook for longer, they are more likely to boil over, after which it will be pointless to fry them.
If subsequent heat treatment is planned, 15-20 minutes is sufficient. The mushrooms will remain damp, will reach during the frying process, while their structure and taste will be preserved.
Is it possible to fry butter without boiling
It is possible not to subject the product to preliminary heat treatment. It is not necessary to boil boletus mushrooms before frying if they are small. If the specimens are large, they should be thoroughly chopped or pre-boiled in salted water.
Conclusion
It is important to properly prepare butter for frying in order to fully reveal their taste. The preparatory phase includes sorting and cleaning, as well as heat treatment. It is enough to cook butter for 20-30 minutes, after which you can proceed directly to the frying process.
