Honey mushrooms: A culinary treasure in our forests

Many nature lovers eagerly anticipate mushroom season. Mushroom foragers particularly cherish honey mushrooms, which grow in clusters around tree trunks and are suitable for various culinary uses.

Fried honey mushrooms

Honey mushrooms are excellent when fried in a pan. To prepare these mushrooms, first, you need to clean them, remove the stems, and cut them into smaller pieces. Then, parboil them in lightly salted water for about five minutes. They are ready for further preparation after draining and rinsing with cold water.

Heat butter or oil in a pan and add the mushrooms. Fry them until golden, adding salt and pepper to taste. Fried honey mushrooms can be a standalone dish or an addition to meats and salads. They can also be served as a snack with a slice of fresh bread.

Honey mushrooms in cream sauce

Honey mushrooms pair excellently with cream, creating an aromatic sauce that can accompany various dishes. Preparing this sauce is simple. First, as with frying, clean the mushrooms, remove the stems, and parboil the caps in salted water.

Next, heat butter in a pan and add the honey mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms for a few minutes, then add cream, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Stir until the sauce thickens. This sauce can be served with pasta, meat, or even as an accompaniment to potatoes.

Fragrant honey mushroom soup

Honey mushroom soup is an excellent way to use these tasty mushrooms. After thoroughly cleaning and parboiling the honey mushrooms, prepare them in vegetable broth for about 30 minutes. Add sliced carrots, parsley, and potatoes, and cook until the vegetables are tender.

In a pan, sauté onions and garlic, then add them to the soup. Season the whole soup with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. To enrich the flavour, you can add cream or blue cheese. This soup will be delicious, filling, and warming—ideal for chilly days.

Honey mushrooms as a pizza topping

Honey mushrooms can also become an interesting addition to your favourite pizza. To prepare a pizza with honey mushrooms, first, prepare the dough or use the ready-made dough. Then, clean the mushrooms, cut them into smaller pieces, and parboil them.

Spread tomato sauce on the pizza base, sprinkle with grated cheese, and spread the honey mushrooms and other favourite toppings. Bake in a preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges of the crust are crispy. Pizza with honey mushrooms is an original idea for a homemade dinner or supper.

Marinated honey mushrooms in vinegar

Marinated honey mushrooms are an excellent addition to many dishes and also a great snack. To prepare them, start by thoroughly cleaning and parboiling the mushrooms.

Preparing the marinade is key to the flavour of the honey mushrooms. To do this, mix one part vinegar with three parts water, add bay leaf, allspice, pepper, sugar, and salt, and heat until the ingredients combine. Fill jars with the mushrooms and hot marinade, seal them, and pasteurize for several minutes. Marinated honey mushrooms can be stored in a dark place for several months, and their flavour will be even better after a few weeks.

Honey mushrooms as a filling for croquettes and pancakes

Honey mushrooms can make an exquisite filling for croquettes, giving them a unique taste. To prepare the filling, clean the mushrooms, remove the stems, cut the caps into smaller pieces, and then parboil them.

Heat butter in a pan, add chopped onion, and sauté until translucent. Add the prepared mushrooms and stew for a few minutes. You can enrich the filling with your favourite spices and cream to give it a creamy consistency. Such a prepared filling can be wrapped in pancakes, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden. This dish is excellent as an appetizer or main course.

Honey mushrooms are incredibly versatile and can be used in many different ways. From frying and stewing to sauces and soups, and even as a pizza topping, the possibilities are truly wide.