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Coprinus atramentarius |
June: Fruiting of the Ink Cap continues.
Requires caution when consumed due to interaction with alcohol Used in folk medicine and cuisine with restrictions
Grows on rich soils, meadows, and forest edges Cap is white, quickly dissolves releasing black liquid
Collect on rich organic soils, meadows, and forest edges from spring to autumn Choose young mushrooms with firm white caps
Harvest before cap dissolves and releases black ink-like liquid Do not consume with alcohol due to toxicity
Clean dirt with a soft brush Do not wash to avoid wateriness
Cap: Frying, boiling after quick processing
Stem: Tough, usually removed
Stem: Tough, usually removed
Fried Common Ink Cap (Frying)
Use only young caps
Use only young caps
1. Clean and slice caps.
2. Quickly fry in oil until golden.
3. Salt and serve without alcohol.
2. Quickly fry in oil until golden.
3. Salt and serve without alcohol.
Common Ink Cap Soup (Boiling)
Use only young mushrooms; exclude alcohol from diet
Use only young mushrooms; exclude alcohol from diet
1. Slice mushrooms and add to broth.
2. Boil for 15 minutes.
3. Season and serve.
2. Boil for 15 minutes.
3. Season and serve.