Collecting forest mushrooms is the best time for lovers of quiet hunting. Fragrant, tasty, sometimes even not inferior to meat products in their nutritional composition, forest gifts are welcome guests on our tables. Mushrooms occupy one of the leading places in the human diet. You can make many great dishes from them. But how to do it correctly to preserve the taste and aroma of mushrooms? Everything, of course, depends on the species. How to process and how long to cook boletus is the topic of the article.
Boletus mushroom
There are several types of boletus, but almost all of them have common features. Firstly, it is a large red cap that can be seen from afar. Secondly, it has a thick, stocky stem and dense flesh. Boletuses are very tasty, which is why they are classified as the second category of edible mushrooms. Among them there are yellow-brown, red, oak, pine and spruce representatives. The cap of this mushroom can reach 30 centimeters in diameter.
In young representatives it has a spherical shape and is pressed tightly against the leg. In an adult mushroom, it is slightly separated from the stem and resembles a round pillow. The boletus pulp has a pleasant smell and turns blue when broken. Some species are so rare that they are already listed in the Red Book.
Preparing mushrooms
Any mushrooms, including boletus, require special care both during collection and during processing. The most important rule is: if you don’t know what type of find it is, then it’s better not to cut it off. The collected boletuses must be sorted again, removing old, suspicious and wormy ones. Then you need to divide the mushrooms depending on their size, since their cooking time will vary.
And one more important point. Before soaking the mushrooms, remove any possible debris. While it is dry, this is much easier to do. The cleaning process itself is not very labor-intensive. We clean the cap of each boletus from debris using a brush. Then we cut off the edge of the leg, on which dirt and soil may still remain. We wash the entire mushroom under running water. Sometimes it is recommended to remove the film from the boletus cap, but this is at your discretion.
Cooking boletus mushrooms in Chinese
This dish is tasty and spicy! Everyone will definitely appreciate it. It is advisable to choose young and freshly harvested boletuses for him. So, let's dive into the world of Chinese cuisine.
Ingredients:
- boletus - 0.3 kg;
- bacon (raw) – 0.2 kg;
- soy sauce - three tables. spoons;
- garlic cloves - two - three pieces;
- ginger root – 20 g;
- Chili pepper (dried) – one – two pieces;
- Chinese spices “5 smells” - half a teaspoon;
- salt;
- potato starch - two pinches.
Preparation:
- So, let's prepare the mushrooms.
- We thoroughly rinse the boletus mushrooms from contamination under running water.
- Then we cut off the lower roots. Using a knife, carefully clean the place where the boletus’s legs “entered” the ground.
- Moving along the mushroom stem, cut the boletus into medium-thick slices.
- If the boletus changes its color, this will not spoil the taste of the dish. As for the appearance, soy sauce will cover this. Boil them for ten minutes and place in a colander.
- Now let's peel the garlic cloves. Squash them with a knife or chop them finely. Cut the chili pepper and ginger root into two or three parts.
- We will also prepare Chinese spices. If you can't find any, replace them with your favorite hot spices.
- Heat a frying pan and put garlic, pepper and ginger root into it.
- Simmer them for a couple of minutes, stirring.
- Cut the bacon into thin squares and place them in the pan. Add half a teaspoon of spices.
- Fry everything, stirring, for two minutes and add soy sauce. We simmer for another minute.
- Add boletus and fry, stirring, for five minutes. Lightly salt it.
- Let's add a little more soy sauce. Simmer the boletus with bacon on the middle level of the burner (without closing the lid) for ten minutes.
- In the meantime, let’s dilute the starch in filtered water (you will need two to three tablespoons of liquid).
- Add starch to the remaining ingredients.
- Fry without ceasing to stir until our dish thickens.
- Ready! This is the kind of treat we got!
Composition of boletus
The life of this mushroom is short. He can gain up to 10-12 grams of weight per day. Boletus contains many useful substances. These are fiber, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, amino acids, vitamins and proteins. That’s why you need to know how long to cook boletus, in order to preserve the maximum usefulness.
This mushroom itself is not high in calories. There are only 22 kcal per 100 grams of product. Therefore, it can be consumed without fear of harming the figure. But, of course, as with everything, you need to know when to stop. Mushrooms take a very long time to digest in the human body. Therefore, if you eat too many of them, you may feel some heaviness.
Interesting Facts
It was possible to establish experimentally that mushrooms can collect and systematize information about their environment. This was confirmed by Japanese scientists. Therefore, the color that matches the color of aspen leaves in these mushrooms most likely did not appear by chance.
Boletus has a high protein content, which is very difficult for the human body to digest. The reason for it all is chitin.
But the popularity of mushrooms is not in protein, but in taste and aroma. Protein is similar in composition to animal protein, while carbohydrates and minerals correspond to plant structure. That's why this mushroom is special.
Boletuses in cooking
You can prepare a lot of tasty and aromatic dishes from these mushrooms. They are fried, dried, pickled, salted and boiled. As you know, this mushroom quickly darkens when cut. To avoid this, you need to soak the boletus in a solution of citric acid (a third of a small spoon per bucket of water). Dried boletuses have a very pleasant and quite expressive aroma. Therefore, they are often used to prepare soups, sauces and as an additional ingredient in various dishes. But you definitely need to know how long to cook boletus mushrooms.
Do I need to boil chanterelles before frying?
Before frying, it is better to boil the forest products.
1. Before proceeding to cooking, the product is thoroughly cleaned, rinsed and prepared for further processing.
2. It is recommended to fill them with milk or cool water for an hour and a half. This will make the chanterelles more tender.
3. Pour the product into a suitable container.
4. You will need twice as much liquid as the chanterelles themselves. For 1 glass of product you will need 2 glasses of water.
5. Season with salt or do not do this at all if you plan to prepare dishes based on them in the future.
6. Cooking duration: 20 minutes.
7. Periodically it is necessary to remove the foam.
8. Place the finished chanterelles in a colander and let the liquid drain.
9. If the chanterelles are dry, pre-soak them for an hour, and then cook in the usual way for about 20 minutes.
Nuances of preparation
Sorting mushrooms is necessary primarily for their proper preparation. How long to cook boletus mushrooms also depends on their age. The old ones have a looser structure and can become boiled during prolonged processing. They need to be cleaned and cooked first, as they spoil faster. Young mushrooms have a denser structure and can be cooked longer.
In addition, the size of the mushrooms also plays a big role. It is better if they are the same, then they will cook evenly. Cooking time also depends on the final goal. This can only be pre-treatment, for example, before frying. How long you need to cook boletus depends on the dish itself.
How long does it take to cook mushrooms?
The milk mushrooms are boiled for 15-20 minutes.
Honey mushrooms will take 40-60 minutes.
Porcini mushrooms are processed for 30-50 minutes.
Chanterelles and boletuses will be cooked in 20 minutes.
Boletus and russula are boiled for about 30-40 minutes.
For boletus and moss mushrooms it will take 25-35 minutes.
Boiling morels takes about half an hour.
Cooking mushrooms
This is a classic method suitable for many subsequent preparations. This stage can be called preliminary preparation. So, how long to cook boletus mushrooms? Times may vary depending on their size. Place the prepared mushrooms in a saucepan and fill them with cold water. Turn on the heat and wait for the water to boil. Foam may form during the process and must be removed.
When the water boils, it must be drained and new water added. Put the pan on the fire again and cook the contents until tender. This moment will come when the mushrooms settle to the bottom. Usually the cooking process takes about 20-25 minutes if the mushrooms are not large or cut into pieces. How long does it take to cook whole boletus mushrooms? We increase the processing time to 40-50 minutes. During the entire cooking process, the water should be slightly salty.
Cooking boletus soup
Products for soup
Boletus - 300 grams Semolina - 2 tablespoons Water - 2 liters Dill - 1 large bunch Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons Chicken eggs - 2 pieces Sour cream - 4 tablespoons
How to cook boletus soup
1. Peel, wash and thinly slice the mushrooms. 2. Place a frying pan on the fire, heat it, pour oil, add mushrooms and fry covered for 20 minutes. 3. Pour semolina into the frying pan in a thin stream and fry for another 10 minutes, stirring constantly. 4. Wash the dill and chop finely. 5. Boil chicken eggs separately and chop finely. 6. Put the water on the fire and bring to a boil, add the fried boletus mushrooms. 7. Cook the soup for another 10 minutes. Serve the soup sprinkled with chicken eggs, sour cream and enjoy!
Processing mushrooms before frying
Boletuses are very tasty when fried. The result is a flavorful and nutritious dish. But first they need to be prepared. How long should you cook boletus mushrooms before frying? As usual, we clean them of debris and rinse them. Then put it in a saucepan and fill it with water. Add a little salt and put on fire. When it boils, remove the foam and cook for about 5 minutes. Then we drain the water and subject the mushrooms to further processing.
Place the boletus mushrooms in a heated frying pan with vegetable oil and fry them for about 40 minutes. You can cover the frying pan with a lid and lightly simmer the dish. Add salt and spices at the end of cooking. But we must take into account that boletus has an amazing aroma that should not be overpowered with spices. A delicious dish is obtained without much hassle. The main thing is to know how long to cook the boletus before frying, so that they are tender and do not become overcooked.
Boiling before freezing
Freezing is one of the most convenient and fastest ways to preserve mushrooms for future use, allowing you to stock up on fresh product for a period of several months to a year.
It is quite possible to freeze aspen mushrooms in their raw form, but it is preferable to freeze already boiled fruiting bodies - when cooked, the mushrooms greatly decrease in volume, and therefore take up less space in the freezer. Boiling destroys possible toxins that have accumulated in boletus during their ripening; in addition, an already boiled product can be brought to a ready-made state more quickly.
- Place the prepared fruiting bodies in a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, then drain the water and drain the mushrooms in a colander.
- Pour fresh water over the mushrooms, bring to a boil and cook until the fruiting bodies begin to sink to the bottom, then dry the mushrooms again in a colander. Ideally, the second decoction should remain transparent.
Now the boletus is ready for freezing
Mushroom soup
Mushroom soup is one of the most delicious and aromatic first courses, especially if it is prepared with real forest mushrooms. It has a full range of balanced ingredients that work together perfectly. How long to cook boletus for soup? Here, the cooking process begins with the cooking process. Take 5-6 large boletuses, one onion, one carrot, 3 potatoes, a bay leaf, some fresh parsley, vegetable oil, pepper and salt. You can prepare a delicious dish from a minimum amount of ingredients.
Peel the mushrooms and cut into arbitrary pieces. Then fill them with two liters of water and put on fire. Cook until done for about 20 minutes. Then add a bay leaf to the mushroom broth and reduce the heat so that the liquid simmers slightly. Peel the onions and carrots, chop finely and lightly fry in vegetable oil. Cut the potatoes into cubes and add to the pan. After 10 minutes, add the fried vegetables and herbs. After another 5 minutes, turn off the fire. This is how long you need to cook boletus mushrooms. In total this is about 40 minutes. The mushrooms will give all their taste and aroma to the broth, and the soup will turn out very appetizing.
Safety first
Here you should definitely remember the rules for safe home canning:
How to properly sterilize jars:
- In the microwave, jars and lids should be washed with soda and mustard, and then wiped dry. Boil the lids for 7 minutes, pour about one and a half centimeters of water into the jars and rotate them for 5 minutes in the microwave at a power of 800 watts. As a result, they are sterilized with hot steam from boiling water.
- In water - wash the jars and lids thoroughly with laundry soap, and then boil in a large saucepan for 7 minutes. Place the sterilized jars on a clean towel with the neck down.
- Steamed – jars and lids should be thoroughly washed. Then boil water in a large container, put the lids directly into the water, and place the jars over the pan on a sieve or colander with their necks down. Boil for 25 minutes. The jars will be well sterilized when large drops of water appear inside them. The finished jars should be placed on a clean towel with their necks down.
- In the oven - jars and lids must be thoroughly washed and kept in the oven for 20 minutes at a temperature of 150. This method is not suitable for lids - screws with rubber bands - they will have to be boiled separately.
How to properly preserve a product:
- The product must be placed in jars hot, immediately after preparation.
- The formation of voids inside the jar should not be allowed.
- Place the lids on the jars, but do not screw them on yet.
- Disinfect the jars in the oven for 15 minutes at a temperature of 120 degrees, then screw the lids tightly.
- While the jars are cooling, turn them over onto the lids and wrap them in warm material.
- Store cooled jars in a cellar or other dark and cool place. The temperature at the storage location must be maintained in the range from 0 to +8 degrees. The shelf life of each specific product depends on the method and characteristics of preservation.
Boletus mushrooms, like their boletus brothers, belong to the elite forest mushroom guard, always welcome on our holiday or everyday tables. To properly prepare these delicious gifts of the forest, it is enough to know the simple rules of how and for how long you need to boil these mushrooms before various types of further culinary use.
Dried and frozen mushrooms
You don’t always have fresh boletus on hand. The harvest season doesn't last that long. But experienced housewives prepare this product for future use by freezing or drying. How long does it take to cook boletus in this form? You need to know how to cook dried mushrooms so that they don’t turn out tough. To begin with, they are soaked in cold water for 3-4 hours. Then the water is drained, and the boletus is cooked in the usual way. By the way, the dried product is in no way inferior to the fresh one. Frozen mushrooms are first defrosted. It is better to do this at natural temperature. But if you have very little time, then use the special microwave mode. Then the melt water is drained, the mushrooms are cut into the required pieces and subjected to heat treatment. The cooking option is suitable for any of the above. How long to cook thawed boletus mushrooms? Cooking time is 20-30 minutes after boiling. But always remember that it depends on the size of the mushrooms and their age.
How long to cook boletus before freezing. How to freeze boletus for the winter
If you love wild mushrooms like I do, then be sure to freeze them for the winter! This time I decided to freeze boletus and some boletus. Mushrooms frozen according to this recipe are perfect for making pies, soups, julienne, various side dishes, etc. The taste in ready-made dishes is in no way inferior to fresh mushrooms. Be careful when sorting mushrooms, do not use questionable mushrooms.
Ingredients
In order to freeze boletus for the winter you will need:
boletus - any quantity.
For boiling:
water - 3 liters;
salt - 1 tbsp. l.
Cooking process
Sort out the boletuses (I also collected boletus mushrooms), leaving only strong, whole, non-wormy mushrooms. To remove dust, debris and soil, rinse the boletus mushrooms under running water (it is not recommended to leave tubular mushrooms in water for a long time, as they begin to absorb a lot of moisture).
Next, cut the mushrooms into medium-sized pieces (no need to cut too finely).
Place a pan of water on the fire and bring it to a boil. Dissolve salt in water (for 3 liters of water you need 1 tablespoon of salt). Add the prepared mushrooms to the boiling saline solution.
When the mushrooms boil, foam forms on the surface, which must be skimmed off.
After the water boils, reduce the heat to low and cook the boletus for 30 minutes.
As time passes, the mushrooms will be ready and will begin to settle to the bottom. At this moment, turn off the heat and drain the liquid in which the boletus was boiled through a colander. Let the mushrooms cool and drain excess moisture for 40 minutes. After this, we transfer the boletus mushrooms into a plastic bag, close the bag so that air does not penetrate into it, and put the bag of mushrooms in the freezer.
After this, we transfer the boletus mushrooms into a plastic bag, close the bag so that air does not penetrate into it, and put the bag of mushrooms in the freezer.
We use frozen boletuses for preparing various dishes, after defrosting the mushrooms at room temperature. These mushrooms can be stored for about a year; their taste is in no way inferior to fresh ones. If you managed to collect a large number of boletuses in the forest, be sure to freeze them for the winter. You will definitely need this preparation!
