Different uses of dried mushrooms
Some critics believe that dried chanterelles lose much of their aroma and are not comparable to other dried mushrooms in terms of consistency. However, it also depends on the planned use. After all, you can not only dry finely chopped chanterelles and soak them in water before use, but you can also grind them to a powder for soups and seasoning purposes.
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The necessary utensils for drying the chanterelles
Drying the chanterelles takes a bit of patience, but it's basically not witchcraft either. However, you should pay attention to a few points and have appropriate materials ready. As basic equipment you need:
- a new soft brush (like for polishing shoes)
- a kitchen knife
- Needle and sewing thread
- a warm and dry room
- airtight cans for storage
- Use a coffee grinder or a suitable food processor for grinding
Clean the chanterelles
Like other mushrooms, chanterelles should not be washed before drying, otherwise they can lose much of their natural flavor. Instead, brush the mushrooms gently with a soft brush. You should preferably use a new and clean brush that you reserve exclusively for this purpose. You will also need to cut out mushy and putrid spots so as not to spoil the whole serving of chanterelles.
The cutting and threading
Depending on the size of the chanterelles you have collected, you may also need to cut them up before hanging them up to dry. Use a kitchen knife to divide larger specimens into two or three pieces, while smaller ones can be cut directly on the handle. Through this you thread the thread with the help of a needle, on which you can then hang the chanterelles like a chain to dry.
Slow drying for storage
Hang the strung chanterelles in a warm and dry place for a few days to keep them season to be able to extend into winter. A boiler room in the basement is also suitable for this, as long as it does not smell of oil or other substances. Otherwise, these smells could be absorbed by the fruiting body of the mushrooms
The grinding of the chanterelles
In a coffee grinder or other food processor with a grinder, you can grind your dried chanterelles into a fine powder. This can be used excellently for the preparation of delicious mushroom soups. It can also be added as a mushroom spice to meat and pasta dishes.
Tips & Tricks
If you don't have the patience to thread the mushrooms, you can also dry them on a baking sheet in the oven. However, you should not exceed a temperature of around 50 degrees Celsius.
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