It’s hard to imagine Christmas Eve dishes without dried mushroomswhich bring an intense forest aroma to the kitchen. Many people dry them themselves, but not everyone has this opportunity, that’s why you can find a wide selection of various dried mushrooms on stalls and shops. Unfortunately, not all of them will be a good choice, so it’s good to know what to pay attention to so as not to make a bad purchase, which may consequently affect the taste of Christmas Eve dishes.
Dried mushrooms are an ingredient of many Christmas Eve dishes. When you have your own dried mushrooms, you are almost 100% sure about their species and quality. The issue is different in this case purchased dried mushrooms. Although at first glance they may seem to be of good quality, appearances can be deceiving. So it’s good to know what issues to pay attention to in order to choose good quality specimens.
First of all, the color. It should be natural and close to fresh, only slightly darker and more intense. Specimens that are too light are a signal of excessive bleaching, however too dark is a sign of dryness or poor storage. Therefore, the best mixture is the one in natural shades of brown and beige.
It’s also worth being sensitive to the smell, because it’s actually there the most important feature of mushrooms. This should be pleasantly woodsy, slightly nutty. Definitely Mushrooms that smell musty, basement, damp, chemicals and mold should be avoided at all costs. Dried mushrooms with the wrong aroma are a clear signal of questionable quality, which will determine the final taste of the dishes during Christmas preparations.
Another issue is structure of dried mushrooms. The specimens sold should be flexible, thick and fleshy. Too brittle and brittle is a sign that they have been dried for too long. Purchased packages of dried herb it is also worth verifying in terms of origin and species. It is better to choose a specific species rather than a mixture, which may be a lottery and, moreover, imported.
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Unfortunately, in times of such high availability of dried mushrooms at markets and in stores, it is very easy to fall victim to poor quality ready-made products. They appear on the market often dried mushrooms imported from China and other foreign countries, which are often too dry, have almost no smell and, above all, are artificially bleached or preserved.
They are definitely a better choice mushrooms from Polish forestsfrom reliable sellers. It is important that the product purchased has appropriate approvals and certificates. It is worth checking it on the label before purchasing, also reading the composition and country of origin.
Therefore, it is best to choose dried mushrooms from Polish, local producers who they sell the product in tightly closed packages no damage. It is worth betting on, among others dried boletes, bay boletes or bolete mushrooms. You can limit yourself to one species or choose several and make an aromatic mixture.
It is important to purchase the mushrooms were whole and in large pieces, without fine dust or signs of mold or worms. By following these few important issues, you can avoid unpleasant disappointment during the pre-Christmas preparations and a flop on the Christmas Eve table.
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