Frozen boletus
Boletus mushrooms are delicious mushrooms, the dishes of which are famous for their unique aroma. Fresh, unfortunately, they are not stored for a long time. To preserve the useful qualities of the product, you need to learn how to freeze it correctly. Frozen boletus mushrooms are one of the best preparations for the winter.
Frozen Boletus
Preparatory stage
In order for the freezing to be correct, all preparation rules must be observed:
- The collected specimens are carefully sorted out, wormy and rotten ones, as well as all forest debris, are removed from them.
- Small boletus mushrooms can be put whole in the freezer.
- The product is washed 3-4 times with warm water so as to avoid water getting on the bottom surface of the cap.
- It is better to dry mushrooms on a cotton napkin or regular paper towels. Do not use newspapers as fruiting bodies can absorb ink.
This is where the preparatory stage ends.
Freezing methods
Mushroom pickers are familiar with the 3 main freezing products:
- raw;
- fried;
- boiled.
Each of these options has its own advantages. Freezing raw boletus boletus preserves dietary fiber. Fried is used as a side dish. Boiled mushrooms are used as an independent product or added to salads.
Raw mushrooms
This option is one of the most economical. To freeze boletus boletus raw, you need to do the following:
- Spread the prepared product on a small surface (wooden board) covered with plastic wrap so that the mushrooms can be easily separated later.
- Select damaged mushrooms from the total amount. They can be frozen in another way.
- Place the board with the workpiece in the freezer and leave the product to freeze. (The amount of time to freeze can be calculated based on the temperature of the refrigerator and the mass of the mushrooms).
- After that, the finished product is collected in a plastic container or bag.
- Frozen is stored at –17 ° C.
To prepare a dish of fresh mushrooms, you need to defrost them. This is done in the refrigerator on the lowest shelf. So the product will gradually thaw, and accordingly the integrity of the mushrooms will not be violated. Usually mushrooms are thawed in this way throughout the night.
Irina Selyutina (Biologist):
There are several ways to defrost mushrooms in addition to defrosting in the refrigerator compartment:
- At room temperature: in this case, it is better to send them to a colander so that the water drains immediately and the mushrooms are not watery. This is about 2-3 hours.
- In the microwave: not the most useful way, but as a last resort, it will do. After loading the product into the chamber, set the "Defrost" mode.
- And the best option for the hostess - if you are convinced that your mushrooms are absolutely clean, then just throw them into the pan without defrosting.Please note! Thawed mushrooms must be processed immediately, because they are a "cozy nest" for the reproduction of microorganisms and the development of mold spores.
If you bought frozen fresh forest mushrooms in the supermarket, then you need:
- Pour cold water into a deep bowl and rinse the purchased product thoroughly;
- Change the water and repeat the procedure.
It will be enough to repeat it a total of 2-3 times to completely rid the mushrooms of sand or needles.
Fried mushrooms
Fried mushrooms can be stored for no more than three months
If there is no desire to additionally process the product after defrosting, then the right solution would be to put it away for storage in a finished form. It is not difficult to freeze fried boletus mushrooms if you follow these instructions:
- take the washed fruit bodies and cut into small pieces (the size of the slices depends on how much time will be spent on frying);
- prepare a frying pan, wipe it and heat up the sunflower oil;
- lay out the sliced product, because after heat treatment, it decreases, many pieces are placed in the container;
- take a wooden spatula and stir the dish periodically;
- do not add salt, salt tends to retain liquid inside the tissue;
- bring the process to readiness, allow to cool;
- prepare plastic containers and pour mushrooms into them;
- freeze in the refrigerator.
Fried mushrooms are stored for no more than 2.5-3 months. Further, it becomes unusable. Try to freeze in portions, because re-freezing of the product is completely excluded.
Boiled mushrooms
Boiled boletus mushrooms should be frozen for the winter a little longer than other types of mushrooms. But the end result is a ready-made semi-finished product that can be defrosted in winter and added to the main dish. To freeze such mushrooms, you need the following:
- Peel and cut the product.
- Transfer everything to a saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Boil until tender over medium heat (this will take about 25-35 minutes).
- Using a colander, drain the mushroom broth and let the remaining liquid drain;
- Cool the product and pack it in portions into prepared dishes.
- Transfer to a freezer.
The shelf life of mushrooms after processing, if frozen well, does not exceed 3 months.
Conclusion
Boletus mushrooms are mushrooms with a unique composition. They are rich in highly digestible proteins. Regular use of the product regulates blood glucose levels, improves the functioning of the NS. They serve as a source of phosphoric acid, without which the normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system is impossible. This is a low-calorie product, so dishes made from it are suitable for those who carefully monitor their figure and weight.
