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United States · Texas · Travis| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
Morchella esculenta |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morchella_dunensis
June: The season is coming to an end, but mushrooms can still be found in cooler spots.
One of the most prized edible mushrooms Used in gourmet cuisine
Grows in spring in deciduous and mixed forests Cap with distinctive honeycomb-like structure
Collect in spring in forests, especially deciduous and pine areas Look near recently cut areas and sunny clearings
Carefully distinguish from false morels Harvest only young and intact mushrooms
Clean from forest debris and sand Rinse before cooking
Cap and stem: Frying, boiling, drying
Fried Morel (Frying)
Slice and fry until golden brown
Slice and fry until golden brown
1. Clean and slice morels.
2. Fry in butter until golden.
3. Season with salt and serve hot.
2. Fry in butter until golden.
3. Season with salt and serve hot.
Morel Soup (Boiling)
Used in mushroom soups and broths
Used in mushroom soups and broths
1. Slice morels and sauté with onions.
2. Add to broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Season with herbs and spices.
2. Add to broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Season with herbs and spices.
Dried Morel (Drying)
Suitable for storage and later use
Suitable for storage and later use
1. Clean morels thoroughly.
2. Dry carefully in shade or dryer.
3. Store in a dry place.
2. Dry carefully in shade or dryer.
3. Store in a dry place.