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Orange tremella mesenterica is an edible mushroom. Many lovers of quiet hunting bypass it, since in appearance the fruiting body can hardly be called edible.
What does orange tremors look like?
The fruit body is yellow or pale yellow. It grows from 1 to 10 cm in length.Often has an adhesive surface. In dry weather, the mushroom dries out and takes on the appearance of a crust stuck to the substrate. When humidity rises, it swells and the fruiting body takes on its original shape. If overwatered, it quickly fades to a translucent white color. Old specimens become darker and rougher.
Another type is called:
- tremella membranous;
- hormomyces aurantiacus;
- draglia;
- helvella mesenterica;
- tremella lutescens.
Distributed throughout the forest zone of the Russian Federation
Doubles and their differences
The mushroom has a similar inedible relative - the leafy trembler. It also lives on deciduous trees. It differs only in its brown color.
The mushroom has an fused base
Where and how does it grow
Parasitizes on rotting wood. It settles on branches, trunks and stumps, most often of deciduous trees, less often of coniferous trees. Often found in America and Eurasia.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
Classified as edible. The mushroom is used to prepare fresh salads. It produces tasty and nutritious broths. The Chinese consider the species a delicacy and use it to make dietary soup.
How to cook orange shake
After collecting the orange tremors, you need to properly process them and figure out how to cook them. The mushroom is ideal for dietary nutrition.
Cleaning and preparing mushrooms
The fruiting body is washed in running water. Then use a knife to pry up the skin and carefully remove it. After this, rinse thoroughly.
How and how much to cook
The mushroom can be eaten raw, but experts recommend that the orange tremors be subjected to heat treatment. After the mushroom has been cleaned, it is boiled. The time depends directly on the chosen cooking method.On average, the process takes half an hour.
How to fry
The finished dish is served with vegetable salads, cereals or boiled potatoes.
You will need:
- dry orange shaker – 150 g;
- soy sauce – 30 ml;
- olive oil – 30 ml.
Cooking process:
- Pour water over dry fruits. Leave for half an hour.
- When the time is up, drain the liquid and place the orange shake in a colander. The mushrooms should double in size.
- Cut the fruiting bodies into small pieces.
- Heat the pan. Pour in the oil and add the fruit. Fry a little.
- Pour in soy sauce. Mix. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for four minutes.
Fresh orange tremors are considered especially beneficial.
Orange Jerk Soup Recipe
With the addition of mushroom it is easy to prepare an unusual soup. During cooking, the fruits should quadruple in size and lose their color. Consuming soup regularly will help fill the body with energy and improve immunity.
You will need:
- Chinese pear – 1 pc.;
- dried orange jaggery – 100 g;
- red dates – 10 pcs.;
- lotus seeds - 1 handful;
- goji berries - a handful.
Cooking process:
- Pour water over the dried forest harvest. Leave for 20 minutes.
- Place on a sieve. Remove damaged areas.
- Cut into small cubes. Pour into a saucepan.
- Pour filtered water. Place on medium heat. Cook for half an hour.
- Sprinkle lotus seeds. Add chopped pear and dates.
- Cook for a quarter of an hour. Add berries. Simmer for 10 minutes. To improve the taste, you can add a little sugar.
To prepare the soup, not only dried mushrooms are used, but also fresh ones.
Freezing
Forest harvest can be stored for the winter.To do this, you need to clear it of debris. Trim the damaged parts, then pour cold water and leave for a quarter of an hour. Drain in a colander.
Wait until all the liquid has completely drained. Place on a dry towel. Excess moisture should be absorbed almost completely. After this, distribute the fruits into prepared plastic containers with lids or plastic bags. Hide in the freezer compartment. Thus, the orange tremors will retain all its beneficial properties until the next season.
Drying
During preparation, a special drying cabinet or oven is used. The orange tremors are cleaned and wiped with a napkin. Large mushrooms are cut into small pieces. Place on a wire rack. Place in the oven. The temperature is set to 60°C. Dry for at least three hours.
Pickling
The salty preparation for the winter has an original taste.
You will need:
- orange tremors – 2.5 kg;
- water – 1 l;
- salt – 30 g;
- citric acid – 5 g;
- pepper mixture – 10 g.
Cooking process:
- Pour water over the peeled fruits. Add salt and cook for a quarter of an hour.
- Transfer to jars.
- Dissolve salt in boiling water. Add seasonings and citric acid. Stir until completely dissolved. Pour in the prepared product.
- Cork. Place the workpieces in a warm place and cover with a blanket. Leave until completely cool.
- Move to storage in the basement.
Minimum mushroom length – 1 cm
Pickling
Orange tremors are useful in any form. It turns out especially tasty when marinated. The finished dish is served with any side dish and as an independent snack.
You will need:
- orange tremors – 2 kg;
- black pepper – 5 g;
- seasoning for Korean carrots – 30 g;
- white pepper – 5 g;
- salt – 20 g;
- garlic – 2 cloves;
- sugar – 10 g.
Step by step process:
- Pour water over the fruiting bodies and leave for an hour. If the mushrooms are very dry - for two hours.
- Add seasonings. Sweeten and salt. Add chopped garlic.
- Mix well. Spices should be evenly distributed.
- Transfer to sterilized glass containers and screw on the lids tightly.
The fruit body in the diet helps strengthen the immune system
Medicinal properties of orange tremors
The mushroom is used in Chinese folk medicine. It is used to prepare medicines that help relieve inflammation, as well as treat allergic reactions and diabetes.
Use in folk medicine
The fruiting body is used as a general tonic; pulmonary diseases, bronchitis and eye inflammation are treated. Used for paralysis and also as a sedative. In England, skin ulcers are healed by rubbing the fruit body.
The benefits of orange tremors tincture
The tincture is used only for external use as an anti-inflammatory agent.
You will need:
- orange tremors – 1 kg;
- alcohol – 200 ml.
Step by step process:
- Fill the jar with peeled fruits. Fill with alcohol.
- Send to a dark and always dry place. Leave for three weeks.
Bulgarian decoction helps cope with colds, flu and bronchitis. Relieves the condition of general weakness of the body and asthma. For preparation, use 5 g of dried fruits or 50 g of fresh ones. Pour in a small amount of water and cook until paste-like. At the end add a little honey. Stir.
Use before bedtime.The course is 10 days.
A useful tincture and decoction are prepared based on the mushroom.
Restrictions and contraindications
Pregnant and lactating women and children should not consume fruiting bodies. When using for the first time, it is necessary to start with a small volume and monitor the body's reaction, since the product can in rare cases cause an allergic reaction.
Is it possible to grow orange tremors at home?
The fruiting body cannot be grown at home. This is due to the fact that it is almost impossible to create the necessary environment for it. The fruiting body can grow and reproduce only under natural conditions.
Interesting Facts
In Europe there is a sign that if an orange tremors grow near the door of a house, it means that the owners have been damaged. To get rid of the curse, the mushroom is pierced with a pin in several places so that the released juice flows out onto the ground.
Conclusion
Orange tremors are an unusual and useful mushroom. If you are lucky enough to come across it in the forest, then you should definitely harvest it and actively use it for treatment and nutrition.
