Previously, this very curious mushroom could be found mainly in the wild on stumps and dead trees. Now it is being sold in any supermarket and somehow, quite imperceptibly, has become the most common product. In the USA and Western Europe
oyster mushrooms are called oyster mushrooms, in East Asia it is an elite delicacy. On an industrial scale, they began to grow from the time of the First World War. When cooked, they are very healthy and, most importantly, delicious. Oyster mushrooms are served in restaurants, cafes and cooked at home.
How are they useful? Firstly, because they are very reminiscent of meat, they contain B, C, E vitamins, proteins and a very rare vitamin D2, which helps the intestines. It is prescribed for patients with impaired calcium metabolism and rickets. These mushrooms help to normalize blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol and remove radionuclides. They contain potassium, calcium, iron and iodine compounds . Mushrooms are low in calories and are considered a dietary product.
In order for dishes from oyster mushrooms not to lose their properties, aroma and taste, several conditions must be observed when cooking. They can not be put on a very strong
fire and cook for a long time, stew or fry. Typical cooking time is 5-10 minutes. Canned mushrooms do not need preparation before eating. Pickled, fresh and salted can be used for various salads. The use of a large number of spices is undesirable, since they, like chanterelles, mushrooms and mushrooms, have a very delicate taste.
There are a lot of recipes for this product, you can write at least a brochure. Therefore, here we briefly describe only some of them. So, we present oyster mushroom dishes with a photo.
Mushroom noodle soup
Necessary ingredients : fresh oyster mushrooms - 300 grams, one onion, a liter of water or chicken stock, butter - one tablespoon, noodles - 70 grams, parsley, salt.
Cut the mushrooms in half, large ones into four parts or pieces. Onion, sliced, carrots and parsley are boiled in broth or water. When they are almost ready, add the mushrooms and cook over low heat for another 10-15 minutes. Throw the noodles, cooked separately, and season with sour cream. Fast and cheerful!
Mushroom pies (20-30 pcs.)
Choosing to cook dishes from oyster mushrooms, you can not miss these delicious pies.
Ingredients for the dough : flour - two glasses, butter - 100 grams, baking soda - a quarter of a teaspoon, two-thirds of a tablespoon of sour cream, salt - half a teaspoon and an egg for greasing.
Ingredients for the filling : boiled mushrooms - 250 grams, butter - 50 grams, hard-boiled egg, onion, sour cream - a tablespoon, dill, pepper, salt.
We mix flour with salt and soda, gradually adding fat and liquid. We chop the dough, knead and cool for 30 minutes. Shred mushrooms, pass through a meat grinder, add onions, sautéed in oil, chopped egg and sour cream, seasonings. If the filling is liquid, add crushed crackers. Roll out the dough half a centimeter thick and make small pies. Lubricate the edges with an egg and they will not diverge. We grease the pies themselves with the egg, and then bake them over high heat in the oven until they are well browned. Done.
Oyster mushroom caviar
Examining different dishes from oyster mushrooms , one cannot ignore caviar from them.
Ingredients : 400 grams of mushrooms, onion, olive oil - two tablespoons, a tablespoon of vinegar, pepper, salt.
We wash the mushrooms in cold water and boil them in salted water. Pass through a meat grinder, then mix with onions, previously finely chopped. To taste, salt the mixture and season with olive oil. Done!
Omelet with mushrooms
Finishing to consider dishes from oyster mushrooms, we give one more recipe - instant omelet.
Ingredients : 200 grams of mushrooms, onion, sunflower oil - two tablespoons, eggs - two or three, salt, pepper.
With my oyster mushrooms, pepper, salt, put together with onions, already chopped, in a pan, add oil and fry until golden brown. Fill with broken eggs, mix and bring to readiness. Everything!
Good appetite!