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Morels are a separate family of mushrooms with an unusual appearance. Some varieties are used for the preparation of signature dishes, served in gourmet restaurants with lean types of meat or fish. They are harvested from April to July. At the same time, mushroom pickers recommend hurrying up with the collection, since the duration of the existence of this species is only 5 - 7 days. Recipes for fried morels provide for their preliminary boiling.
Is it possible to fry morels
The steppe representatives of the morel family are called “kings of spring mushrooms”. They appear first on flat steppe areas or forest edges. As a rule, they grow one at a time or in small colonies, forming "witch circles". Most often, the culture prefers wormwood steppes.
After picking, many mushroom pickers make the mistake of believing that it is possible to cook the roast, familiar to eating porcini mushrooms or honey agarics, from morels. The principles of preparation are slightly different, they are prepared using different technologies, including pre-boiling.
Misconceptions about roasting methods become possible also because morels taste like traditional porcini mushrooms. The second name of the steppe morel: "white steppe mushroom".
It is known that during drying, the toxins contained in the fruit body are destroyed, which is why they are recommended to be used only after 3 months of drying. When boiled, toxins enter the water, leaving the fruiting body completely.
Before frying, it is recommended to boil morels in order to completely exclude the ingress of toxic substances into the body. Boiling before cooking is a kind of safety mechanism.
Fried morels are cooked in a variety of ways, they especially taste in combination with classic sauces, and also perfectly complement vegetables and meat. The finished product has a special taste and aroma. Fried morels are combined with white semi-dry or dry wine. Culinary experts advise choosing wines without pronounced fruity notes in order to fully experience all the shades of mushroom flavor.
How to cook morel mushrooms for frying
Before starting cooking, the mushrooms are washed. The peculiarity of their structure is a hollow cap, which is covered with small blades, usually clogged with sand, debris, and the remnants of leaves of neighboring plants. After collecting and drying, the cap is blown twice to free it from debris. The first purge is carried out after the cut. Purge a second time before soaking.
The next stage of pre-processing is soaking. Instances are immersed in cold water, left for 1 - 2 hours. This procedure helps to remove residual dirt that could not be removed by blowing.
Do I need to boil morels before frying
To proceed to the direct cooking of fried mushrooms, they are first boiled. This is necessary to destroy harmful toxic substances that can enter the body without additional processing.
How much to cook morels before frying
To cook fried morels, boil them after soaking. For cooking, they are cut into pieces or torn by hand like lettuce leaves, then poured with clean water, taking into account that all parts of the mushroom mass should be covered with liquid by 2 cm.
The broth is brought to a boil, kept for about 5 minutes. in a boiling state, then reduce the fire to a minimum and cook for another 15 minutes.
How to fry morel mushrooms
After boiling, the pieces are cooled. It is best to use a colander with large holes. It will allow excess water to drain, relieve the future fried dish of wateriness. The structure of the cap is conducive to the fact that water accumulates and remains between its parts, therefore, for complete drying, it is recommended to put the pieces on a clean towel after the liquid has drained in a colander. After complete drying, they begin to cook fried morels.
How to fry morels with potatoes
To prepare delicious fried potatoes with morels, you must follow the order in which the ingredients are added, as well as the approximate proportions of the products. Ingredients:
- morels - 400 - 500 g;
- peeled potatoes, medium size - 3 pcs.;
- onion - 2 heads;
- vegetable oil, spices, herbs.
The pan is heated with oil, then the onion, cut into rings or half rings, is fried on it until golden brown. After that, the prepared mushrooms are added. They are overcooked for 5 - 6 minutes. The diced raw potatoes are then stacked. Cover and leave on fire until tender. Spices and herbs are added to taste.
One of the options for the dish is the addition and frying of boiled potatoes. The choice depends on individual preferences.
How to fry morels in sour cream
Morels in sour cream in a pan according to the classic recipe are obtained not so much fried as stewed. To prepare for 1 kg of product, take 200 g of sour cream, choosing the fat content of sour cream to taste. Mushrooms are fried in oil with or without onions, then the fire is reduced to a minimum, the dish is poured with sour cream and left to simmer until completely soft. If the mass becomes too thick, then add 100 ml of water.
Sprinkle the finished mixture in sour cream with plenty of herbs. Served as an independent main course or as a side dish for lean meat.
How to fry morels with an egg
The recipe for cooking mushrooms fried with eggs is called baked mushroom omelet. For 300 - 400 g, take 5 chicken eggs or 10 quail eggs. Morels are fried in a pan, this process takes about 5 minutes, since there is no need to achieve full readiness. For quick frying, it is recommended to take butter, it will give the dish a special creamy taste.
Beat eggs with salt, pepper, herbs, sour cream until a uniform consistency is indicated. Pour the fried mixture with this mixture, put it in the oven for baking for 5 - 7 minutes.
A variant of the recipe for fried pieces with eggs is cooking in cocotte bowls. The fried mushroom composition is laid out in small heat-resistant molds, broken into 1 egg for each and baked.
How to fry morel mushrooms with onions
For this recipe, only two ingredients are taken: onions and mushrooms. First, the onion is fried until golden brown, then boiled mushrooms are added, overcooked. Fried mushroom is good hot and cold. It is used for filling pies or for making sandwiches.
How to deliciously fry morels with vegetables
Fried mushrooms are combined with different types of vegetables. This dish can be a full-fledged side dish for meat baked on charcoal or in the oven. Cauliflower is broken into inflorescences, boiled. Cut the carrots into slices.Mushrooms are fried with onions according to the classic recipe, carrots and cauliflower are added. At the last stage, sprinkle the mass with chopped herbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
With the addition of eggplant, you can prepare an independent dish:
- 1 kg of morels;
- 4 eggplants;
- 1 onion;
- 1 carrot;
- 1 tomato;
- 100 g sour cream.
Eggplants are soaked separately. Boil mushrooms. Onions, carrots, mushrooms are fried in a pan. The fried mass is cooled. Cut the eggplants into 2 parts, take out the middle with a spoon. Fill each half with a fried mixture. Circles of tomatoes are laid out on top, baked.
How to fry morels with chicken
A delicious recipe for fried morels with chicken meat involves the use of dried mushrooms.
For drying, use electric dryers or ovens. The drying time depends on the size of the fruiting body, the total amount. Dried specimens are eaten only 3 months after preparation. At this time, the product is removed to a dark, dry place, where they must lie for the prescribed time before use. They are kept away from possible contact with moisture to prevent mold growth on the inside.
The peculiarity of dried specimens is that after soaking in cold water for several hours, they gradually restore their original shape.
Dried mushrooms are especially flavorful and are the preferred choice for stewing fried chicken. Ingredients:
- chicken - 1 pc.;
- dried morels - 150 g;
- butter - 70 - 80 g;
- salt, pepper, herbs, sour cream - to taste;
- white wine - 200 ml.
The dried pieces are soaked overnight, then dried on a towel. The chicken is cut into pieces, fried in butter until crusty. Cut the mushrooms into small pieces, put them on the fillet, fry for another 5 minutes. Chicken and fried morels are placed on the bottom of the mold, poured with white wine, greased with sour cream on top, left on the lower baking sheet under the grill for baking at a temperature of 200 ° C.
Calorie content of fried morels
When fried in a minimal amount of vegetable oil, morels become more nutritious than raw morels. The calorie content of 100 g of the finished product is about 58 kcal.
Conclusion
The recipes for fried morels are distinguished by a special cooking technique. Boiling is called a mandatory preparatory step. It contributes to the complete disposal of toxic substances that contain the fruiting body of the fungus.
