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Pickled moss mushrooms
Pickled moss mushrooms for the winter are a true delicacy that will give your winter table a unique taste and aroma of wild mushrooms. These mushrooms have an unparalleled taste and aroma, and thanks to pickling, they can be preserved and enjoyed even in the cold season. Use them as a snack for the table, add to salads, or use as an ingredient for preparing dishes.
Yield: 1 liter jar.
Time to prepare: 45 minutes.
Caloric content: 47 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients
- moss mushrooms – 800 g;
- whole allspice – 11 pcs;
- rock salt – 1 tbsp. (with a heaping);
- sugar – 1 tsp. (with a heaping);
- clove buds – 3 pcs;
- 9% vinegar – 2 tbsp.
Preparation
1. For pickling moss mushrooms for the winter, prepare the necessary components. Rinse the mushrooms thoroughly under cold water and let them dry.
2. Cut the moss mushrooms as desired. Small specimens can be left whole: they will shrink during cooking. Transfer the cut mushrooms to a deep pot.
3. Add 2 cups of water to the pot with the cut moss mushrooms and place it on medium heat.
4. Occasionally stirring, bring the mushroom mixture to a boil. After it starts boiling, cook for 5 minutes, removing the foam that forms.
5. Next, transfer the mushrooms to a colander and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
6. Return the mushrooms to the pot and add water so that it covers the moss mushrooms by 2 centimeters.
7. Add sugar, salt, whole allspice, and clove buds to the mushrooms.
8. Heat the pot over medium heat. Occasionally stirring, bring the mushrooms to a boil and carefully remove the foam. After it starts boiling, cook for another 25 minutes.
9. Then pour in 2 tablespoons of vinegar and mix thoroughly. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 5 more minutes.
10. In a previously sterilized liter jar, carefully pack the mushrooms and then pour the marinade to the very top of the jar.
11. Cover the jar with a sterilized lid and, using a canning machine, seal it tightly. Turn the jar upside down and let it cool completely.
Pickled moss mushrooms for the winter are a true delicacy that preserves all the charm and richness of the forest. They will make an excellent addition to a variety of dishes and will give them a unique aroma and taste. Cook them with pleasure, and they will delight you and your guests in the cold months.
