There’s more to the edible mushrooms you can pick in March . The season for the Austrian cup is also startingwhich, however, is not very popular because it discourages most people with its unusual appearance.
Its color and shape are associated with danger, but in this case the saying ” You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. The Austrian cup is safe to eat and apparently tastes very good.
The Austrian cup looks unusual, so mushroom pickers prefer it although this is an error. According to many sources, including: portal ekoetos.pl, this species is safe to eat, even raw, although of course it is better to fry them.
Connoisseurs appreciate the delicate taste of Austrian cups and willingly fry them in butter with garlic or use them as an ingredient in salads, light soups or as a plate decoration. They have a subtle, slightly nutty flavor, and some people also claim that they detect a hint of radish or truffle when eating them.
is a mushroom with a very characteristic appearance. Until 2014, it was a protected species. Usually people say that it reminds them of a small bowl, container or cup. It reminds me a bit of a rainwater container in an intense color.
Inside, this mushroom has an intense red, almost scarlet tint. It is smooth and shiny, and lighter on the outside – whitish or pink, with very fine hairs. The diameter of the fruiting body of this species usually ranges from 2-6 cm. The flesh of the Austrian cup is light and quite elastic.
The Austrian cup is found mainly in Europe and also in some parts of North America. It grows in our country primarily moist deciduous forests, where it can be found from March to May on dead wood and fallen twigs of alder, willow and maple. It is quite easy to spot it against the green surroundings.
