When we talk about mushrooms, we emphasise their rich composition, nutritional properties, or peculiar taste. However, honey mushrooms have a perfect shape. Miniature, dense, crunchy mushrooms – a parallel universe for gastronomic impressions! Honey mushrooms grow in whole colonies, mainly on old stumps or trees, as they "feed" on aging wood. Unfortunately, the harvesting season for these type of mushrooms is quite short, only 2-3 weeks. The fact is that to appear, honey mushrooms require special weather conditions that are not even guaranteed every year. When the conditions are finally right, it is a time of real happiness for the mushroom picker, as watching the way honey mushrooms grow is an experience of other-worldly aesthetic pleasure! There are quite a few ways of preserving honey mushrooms, the best being perhaps pickling, as this age-old tradition best accentuates the benefits and peculiar properties of these mushrooms. Crispy and aromatic mushrooms in a spicy marinade are the perfect appetiser for any table, which also serves as its decoration!
Ingredients: honey fungus, water, salt, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, cloves, bay leaf. Harvest season: August-September.
When we talk about mushrooms, we emphasise their rich composition, nutritional properties, or peculiar taste. However, honey mushrooms have a perfect shape. Miniature, dense, crunchy mushrooms – a parallel universe for gastronomic impressions! Honey mushrooms grow in whole colonies, mainly on old stumps or trees, as they "feed" on aging wood. Unfortunately, the harvesting season for these type of mushrooms is quite short, only 2-3 weeks. The fact is that to appear, honey mushrooms require special weather conditions that are not even guaranteed every year. When the conditions are finally right, it is a time of real happiness for the mushroom picker, as watching the way honey mushrooms grow is an experience of other-worldly aesthetic pleasure! There are quite a few ways of preserving honey mushrooms, the best being perhaps pickling, as this age-old tradition best accentuates the benefits and peculiar properties of these mushrooms. Crispy and aromatic mushrooms in a spicy marinade are the perfect appetiser for any table, which also serves as its decoration!
Ingredients: honey fungus, water, salt, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, cloves, bay leaf. Harvest season: August-September.