Happy Monday all the foodies out there!
Is there anything better than being able to go into the woods and pick your own food for FREE?
Seeking for mushrooms in the forest isn’t always that successful, but it’s also something that makes the process so much more interesting and rewarding. This time we were lucky. We found 4 gigantic ceps (Boletus edulis), some chanterelles, funnel chanterelles and a few other mushrooms whose names I cannot remember (my boyfriend convinced me that they’re edible, and hey, I’m alive after eating them). Bad joke, NEVER pick and eat any mushrooms you’re not recognizing with confidence!
How to cook mushrooms?
I have a very simple and easy way for you to prepare mushrooms which don’t have to be parboiled. First you’ll have to wash and chop the mushroom into smaller chunks. Then fry them in vegetable oil for 5-10 minutes so that most of the water in them will evaporate. You don’t have to move them around all the time, stirring every two minutes is enough. Season with soy sauce, sweet chili sauce and ground pepper. Quick and delicious! Remember one thing with frying mushrooms, don’t overfill the pan so that all the mushrooms will cook nicely!
Why mushrooms are so great for you?
Besides taste, there are other great things about mushrooms! Did you know that mushrooms contain a lot of protein? When I say there’s more than 3 grams of protein in 100 grams of fresh mushrooms, you may think that it’s not alot. However, there’s only 30 kcals in 100 grams of fresh mushrooms. When you cook them and get rid of the excess water, they’re a true protein bomb!
Another great thing about mushrooms, vitamin D! Vitamin D in our diet mostly comes from fortified groceries such as plant milks or dairy products if you’re not vegan. Fatty fish and eggs also contain vitamin D, but as a vegan basically only natural dietary source of vitamin D is mushrooms. So indulge yourself!
As well as many other Steemians, I took a few days off the Steemit world to be less frustrated about being unable to communicate with anyone. I believe things are getting better around here, so let start this new week with Fruits and Veggies Monday organized by the lovely host @lenasveganliving. I hope people have returned to Steemit, and we'll see some great entries this week!
How many mushrooms can you recognize? Which one is your favorite?
-Jasmin ❤