How to Clean Winter Chanterelle Mushrooms? Process is similar to cleaning other tube-formed mushrooms; there can be a lot of living things hidden inside. Therefore, be careful when cleaning the Winter Chantarelle and clean it thoroughly by splitting the stem in half and brushing the inside dirt with a brush or toothbrush.
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Winter Chanterelle Mushrooms
Winter Chanterelle Mushrooms, yellow foot mushrooms, also know as the funnel chanterelle is a common and edible mushroom that grows from summer to late autumn. It has a mild and fruity flavor and a thin and soft texture. It is a great, versatile mushroom.
They are great in stews, in pasta, risotto, sautéed in butter with garlic and parsley, or added to omelets. You can also dry them and rehydrate for use in soups, sauces, and stews. It is a versatile and delicious mushroom that can enhance both your dishes and your health.
Cleaning Yellow Foot is similar to cleaning other tube-formed mushrooms; there can be a lot of living things hidden inside. Therefore, be careful when cleaning the Yellow Foot and clean it thoroughly by splitting the stem in half and brushing the inside dirt with a brush or toothbrush. It may contain insect eggs, debris, dirt, and other insects inside the hollow stem. While these are not poisonous, they may be unappetizing.
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Clean Winter Chanterelle Mushrooms: Tips for Beginners
This section shows you how to clean winter chanterelle mushrooms, also known as yellowfoot mushrooms, in three simple steps: cutting off the stems, brushing off the dirt, and slicing them lengthwise.
Trim the Drama: The first step is to cut off any damaged or rotten parts of the mushrooms. You can do this by hand or with a sharp knife or scissors. Discard the bad parts and keep only the healthy ones.
Brush It Off: The next step is to brush the outside dirt off and clean winter chanterelle mushrooms from outside and remove any debris. I use a toothbrush or a soft brush that comes with my mushroom knife (yes, that’s a thing). Gently sweep away the outside dirt of debris. Pretend you’re dusting off a tiny mushroom tuxedo.
The best thing would be to start cleaning mushrooms already in the forest, but there are usually a lot of them, I often feel lazy to do that in the forest, I rather concentrate on collecting as much as possible 😀
Inside Job: Cut the mushrooms in half and brush off anything you find inside.
Storing the wild mushrooms
Freezing: Prepare the full dishes with yellow foot mushrooms and store the dish in a freezing bag, up to 6 months. Just squeeze out the air, label the bag, and freeze.
Drying: Drying yellow foot mushrooms is the easiest and most popular way to preserve wild mushrooms. Drying them concentrates their flavour and makes them last for months or even years.
You can use a dehydrator, an oven, or a sunny spot to dry the mushrooms. Simply spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet or a rack and let them dry until they are crisp and brittle. You can also slice them thinly before drying to speed up the process. Store the dried mushrooms in an airtight container in a cool, dark place up to a year.
More information on drying process you can read here: How to dry and preserve wild mushrooms or Drying Porcini Mushrooms
Recipes with Winter Chanterelles 🙂
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