Sosnowa geese (otherwise Matsutake) This is one of the rarest and tastiest edible mushrooms in the world. It is famous for its unique aroma and taste, which he does not lose even after cooking or sterling. Finding her is like hitting the highest prize in the lottery. It happens extremely rarely – among mushroom pickers there is a real legend.
Finding such a fungus is more valuable than a whole basket of cheaper specimens, which is why a few fungal collectors who succeed, certainly avoid bragging about this fact among others – so that no one would guess a specific location.
How much does a pine jam cost? At the beginning it should be noted that it is considered a luxury fungus, collected mainly in East Asia. It achieves dizzying prices – according to various sources, it can be even about 2,000. euro, or about 8.5 thousand PLN.
Where can you meet her in Poland? Although it occurs naturally, as we have already mentioned earlier, a real rarity. She was last seen in 1921, later she was recognized as a species in our country. Unexpectedly, she appeared again, after 100 years in the Beskids region.
Experienced mushroom pickers who know dry, sandy pine forests have the greatest chances of her experienced. It grows in symbiosis with tree roots.
What properties does pine gąska have? First of all, it is a fungus that delights with a unique aroma, reminiscent of the combination of cinnamon, resin and spicy spices. It is also a source of many extremely valuable nutrients. Sosnowa geese contains B vitamins, as well as minerals such as selenium, zinc or copper, thanks to which it supports the proper functioning of the body in many areas.
It is also worth mentioning that in traditional Far Eastern medicine is considered a means of supporting mental health – It can help in the fight against stress and improve mood. In Japan and China, its anti -cancer properties and the fact that it strengthens immunity is also assigned.
Once we get a pine jam, How to use it in the kitchen? Although its price is dizzy, and the meeting during mushroom picking borders on a miracle, it is prepared just like cheaper species.
The Japanese eagerly eat such mushrooms in dishes with rice or miso soups. Europeans, in turn, willingly combine a pine jam with pasta, groats or venison.
Source: NowowoPuje.pl