Content
- 1 What to do with russula
- 2 How to properly cook russula mushrooms
- 3 What can be prepared from russula
- 3.1 How to cook russula with potatoes
- 3.2 How to cook dumplings with russula
- 3.3 How to make russula salad
- 3.4 How to cook meatloaf with russula
- 3.5 How to make russula pie
- 3.6 How to make russula sauce
- 3.7 How to make tartlets with russula
- 3.8 How to make sandwiches with russula
- 3.9 How to cook russula chops
- 4 Tips for making russula at home
- 5 Conclusion
Not everyone knows how to cook russula at home. In addition to preparations for the winter, they make excellent everyday dishes that can be classified as delicacies. For those who decide to do this for the first time, it is better to familiarize themselves with the rules of the process.
What to do with russula
Russulas are classified as the third class of mushrooms. Because of this, some people are hesitant to collect them in the forest. But this type can be prepared in different ways; the dishes always turn out with delicious taste and a very appetizing appearance.
They grow almost throughout the entire territory of Russia. Having collected a large harvest, it is enough to boil it in order to store it frozen for the winter. They are also suitable for pickles.
There are different ways to prepare russula for every day. Having studied them, the housewife will understand that such mushrooms are suitable for first and second courses, snacks and baked goods.
How to properly cook russula mushrooms
Russulas must be processed immediately after collection to prevent spoilage.
First steps for preparation:
- Like all mushrooms, large debris is first removed: moss, leaves and pine needles. To do this, use a brush or soft brush. Scrape off any stuck residues with a knife. It is necessary to carefully examine the mushroom plates.
- To get rid of worms, soak the russula for a couple of hours in water with salt, and then rinse well.
- Cut off blackened and rotten areas, remove the skin from the cap so that the mushrooms do not become slippery.
The dishes should be made of stainless steel and soaked in acidified water if there is no time for heat treatment.
Russula mushrooms can be prepared in different ways. Only strong specimens are allowed for cooking, as old and friable ones will simply fall apart. This process should last no more than half an hour with the addition of spices. It will change the property of fragility to elasticity.
For frying, you do not need to pre-boil the russula so as not to lose the beneficial composition. Vegetable, olive or butter are suitable as fat. Pre-cut the caps into slices and the legs into strips.
What can be prepared from russula
Every housewife can cook delicious russula. The list of dishes is very large. Below are the most popular recipes with which you can set the table.
How to cook russula with potatoes
The most common cooking method in the summer is with new potatoes. But even in winter, the dish will give you the rich aromas of the hot season.
The grocery set is simple:
- russula – 600 g;
- garlic – 4 cloves;
- young potatoes – 1 kg;
- bulb;
- butter and vegetable oil;
- spices.
Cook, repeating all steps:
- Chop the garlic and onion and sauté in a frying pan until transparent.
- Add the russula cut into slices and fry for about 10 minutes until the juice evaporates.
- Peel the potatoes, shape into strips and add salt. After a few minutes, send to the mushrooms.
- First cook covered, and then fry until golden brown.
Serve the dish sprinkled with herbs and seasoned with sour cream.
How to cook dumplings with russula
More often you can find recipes for dumplings with potatoes. Cooking russula in this way will be a revelation for some.
Compound:
- dumpling dough – 0.5 kg;
- starch - 2 tbsp. l.;
- mushrooms – 0.5 kg;
- sugar – ½ tsp;
- green onions – ½ bunch;
- ground black pepper, salt to taste.
Step-by-step preparation:
- Knead the dough.
- You should start cooking by sorting out the russula. Even broken specimens will do, as they will twist. This look is sometimes bitter. To get rid of this, just soak them in water and dry.
- Pass through a meat grinder and place in a colander lined with gauze. This will remove excess liquid.
- Add finely chopped green onions, pepper, sugar and salt. The minced meat will be a little runny. Add starch, which will fix this.
- Make dumplings using your favorite method and boil for no more than 5 minutes after boiling.
Be sure to add a piece of butter to the finished dish.
How to make russula salad
A very simple salad can be prepared with mushrooms after picking to enjoy a delicious meal.
Ingredients:
- boiled russula – 350 g;
- carrots, onions - 1 pc.;
- bell pepper – 1 pc.;
- garlic – 4 cloves;
- vinegar 6% – 50 ml;
- salt, paprika and sugar - ½ tsp each;
- refined oil – 50 ml;
- pepper mixture;
- coriander.
A description of all the steps will help you prepare a salad from fresh russula:
- Cut boiled mushrooms and peeled peppers into strips.
- Remove the skins from the onion and finely chop into half rings.
- Grate carrots for Korean snacks.
- Mix in a convenient container.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, throw in the crushed garlic and immediately pour into the prepared foods.
- Add vinegar diluted with salt and sugar.
- Add spices to taste so as not to overdo it.
- Place in a cool place for 2 hours.
This snack keeps well in a glass container for a week.
How to cook meatloaf with russula
Every housewife should try preparing a roll with russula in the oven for the holiday table.
Ingredients:
- mushrooms – 400 g;
- minced meat – 800 g;
- carrots – 1 pc.;
- egg – 1 pc.;
- onion – 1 pc.;
- butter and vegetable oil;
- dill;
- set of spices
Step-by-step preparation:
- Sauté the chopped vegetables first. When they turn golden brown, add soaked, dried and chopped russula. After the liquid has evaporated, add salt and pepper.
- Break an egg into the minced meat, add the necessary spices and stir.
- For convenience, you will need cling film on which to lay out the meat product in the form of a rectangle 1 cm thick.
- Spread the mushroom filling in the middle without touching the edges.
- Lifting the film from the long side, carefully roll the roll.
- Transfer it to a piece of foil greased with vegetable oil. Close tightly.
- Cook on a baking sheet in the oven at 200˚C for about 40 minutes.
10 minutes before the end, open and bake until a light crust appears. You can sprinkle with grated cheese for this.
How to make russula pie
Delicious mushroom pastries will help you have a pleasant evening.
Compound:
- puff pastry – 500 g;
- eggs – 5 pcs.;
- russula – 300 g;
- flour – 80 g;
- leek – 200 g;
- sour cream – 150 g;
- vegetable oil – 30 ml;
- fresh herbs;
- seasoning for mushrooms;
- black pepper and salt.
Detailed recipe:
- Prepare russula. To avoid bitterness, first soak in water and then cut into pieces.
- Make a batter from 2 eggs and flour. Dip mushrooms in it and fry on both sides in vegetable oil.
- Sauté chopped leeks in the same fat. At the end, add chopped herbs and cool.
- Roll out the dough, give it the desired shape and transfer it to a greased baking sheet.
- Layer the fried onions first, and then the mushrooms.
- Separately prepare the sauce from sour cream, remaining eggs and seasoning. Pour over top.
- Place in a preheated oven for 50 minutes.
Let cool slightly after baking and cut into pieces.
How to make russula sauce
Once collected, russula can be used to prepare a dressing for other dishes. One of them is described step by step in this recipe.
Product set:
- onions – 0.5 kg;
- mushrooms – 700 g;
- sour cream – 200 g;
- garlic – 2 cloves;
- refined oil – 30 ml;
- greens – ½ bunch;
- Bay leaf;
- salt pepper.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Heat a frying pan with a thick bottom. Sauté chopped onion in oil.
- When it becomes transparent, lay out the russula, which have previously been cleaned and washed.
- Fry over high heat to get rid of the juices faster.
- Add bay leaf, spices and chopped garlic.
- Cook, stirring all the time.
- Add sour cream and simmer over low heat for no more than 10 minutes.
All that remains is to add the greens.
How to make tartlets with russula
A wonderful appetizer that is suitable for a festive table, buffet table and simple gatherings.You can prepare it from the caps and legs of russula.
Compound:
- mushrooms – 500 g;
- eggs – 6 pcs.;
- mayonnaise – 4 tbsp. l.;
- onion – 1 pc.;
- vegetable oil;
- greenery;
- tartlets.
Cooking algorithm:
- Peel the russula, rinse and soak.
- After drying, chop finely and fry over high heat with onions until cooked.
- Hard boil the eggs, remove the shell. Cut the whites into the mushrooms.
- Season with mayonnaise, add salt and pepper.
- Fill the tartlets. Grate the yolk on top.
Garnish with herbs and place on a wide plate.
How to make sandwiches with russula
It is worth preparing a very simple dish of russula mushrooms as a snack - a sandwich.
Ingredients:
- black bread;
- mushrooms;
- mayonnaise;
- salt and pepper;
- green onions.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Cut the mushrooms into small cubes and fry in a small amount of oil until fully cooked. Finally add salt and pepper if desired.
- Cool and mix with mayonnaise.
- Slice the black bread and make toast, drying it in the oven.
- Spread each with filling.
Garnish with chopped green onions.
How to cook russula chops
Mushroom chops will be a completely original appetizer. Not everyone has the opportunity to consume russula in this form.
Product set:
- Russula caps – 20 pcs.;
- eggs – 3 pcs.;
- sour cream – 40 g;
- flour – 4 tbsp. l.;
- breadcrumbs;
- salt and pepper to taste.
Preparing the dish is quite simple:
- Beat eggs, add sour cream and spices.
- It is better to choose flat and wide mushroom caps. Peel them, soak in salted water and dry.
- Dip one at a time into the batter and fry in oil.
- At the end, put everything in a frying pan, pour in the remaining sour cream mixture and bring to readiness under the lid over low heat.
Can be served hot or cold.
Tips for making russula at home
Above are recipes for russula dishes with photos. It's easy to cook delicious food using them. But there are tips worth listening to:
- Meal options are provided for informational purposes only. Each of them can be modified based on family preferences.
- Sometimes recipes contain mayonnaise, which makes dishes high in calories. For people on a diet, it is better to replace it with sour cream.
- Any filling is suitable for tartlets. For example, mushroom salad or julienne.
- For sauce and soup, it is better to cut russula into pieces of different sizes. Small cubes will fill the dish with aroma, and large cubes will fill the dish with taste.
It is worth adding various seasonings and ingredients to diversify the menu.
Conclusion
Cooking russula is not that difficult. You shouldn’t go around them in the forest during a “silent hunt.” If a large harvest is harvested, then it is necessary to freeze it after boiling in order to “create” in the kitchen even in winter.
