Golovach giant - a type of mushroom, raincoat. Almost everyone knows him and he is growing everywhere. However, many do not realize that this product can be eaten, as well as used as a medicine. Such a mushroom has useful and unique properties.
Mushroom description
The giant golovach has many names: hare potato, dust maker, tobacco mushroom and so on. This is due to a variety of factors. However, it is this fungus that actively absorbs toxins contained in the environment, although in many respects superior to other types of mushrooms.
It belongs to the Champignon family. Golovach giant differs from other varieties of raincoats in its size. The mushroom has a spherical or ovoid shape. Moreover, it may have a yellow-gray or white color. Often a kind of fallen shell gathers on its surface. As a result, the golovach looks unattractive. The weight of the mushroom can reach up to 7 kilograms. Over time, it begins to darken, and at the end of the life cycle acquires a brown tint.
Mushroom Features
Raincoat - giant golovach - has many features. Such a mushroom is very useful for the body. Its main feature is the absorption of radionuclides, as well as salts of heavy metals. After eating a dish made from a raincoat, harmful substances quickly leave the body naturally.
It should be noted that due to the mentioned property, golovach is used for the manufacture of biologically active additives. As practice shows, such products cleanse the body well, allow you to restore the skin and make them more elastic. If desired, you can make a delicious dish from the golovach at home.
Growing area
Golovach giant - a mushroom that does not have a specific area of growth. He is well known in our country. You can meet such a raincoat everywhere. However, most often it occurs precisely in the temperate climatic zone on fertile soils.
As a rule, the mushroom can be found in open spaces: in the park, on pastures, in meadows and on the outskirts of the forest, in the field. Raincoats grow in small groups. However, twice in one place it is unlikely to find the golovach. If the season is successful, then up to three waves of fruiting can be observed. You can collect such mushrooms from the end of May to the beginning of November. The main thing is to choose the right raincoat, since not all of them are suitable for ingestion.
How to choose the right mushroom
Golovach giant for many seems to be an exceptionally poisonous mushroom. However, it is not. It can be eaten. The main thing is to know how to choose. Do not collect raincoats in wet weather. Otherwise, they will lose their appearance, turning into a gray substance. You can not use such a product.
For cooking, it is worth using only young mushrooms. They do not need to be boiled and soaked to remove harmful components. Raincoats can be immediately added to the dish, in the process of its preparation. In addition, young mushrooms have a denser and more elastic flesh.
Old raincoats are dangerous in that they absorb a lot of toxins. It is also not recommended to pick mushrooms growing along the roads.
Cooking Application
Golovach giant is used to prepare many dishes. After all, this product is not only tasty, but also healthy. It is worth noting that this mushroom is able to replace meat. The product is ideal for those on a diet, as its calorie content is 27 kcal. At the same time, a raincoat can:
- stew;
- bake;
- marinate;
- fry;
- to cook;
- salt and so on.
However, mushrooms must be prepared before cooking. To do this, remove the skin from white fruits. The pulp is usually diced. It should be noted that raincoats perfectly combine not only with vegetables, but also with meat.
How to fry mushrooms
If you find a giant golovach suitable, how to cook it you can not hesitate for a long time. Just peeled and chopped mushrooms must be rolled in flour mixed with a small amount of salt, and then fry in vegetable oil.
This dish is served to the table with a special sauce. To cook it, you need to peel, and then finely chop the sweet pepper, grind the capers, pickles or pickles. The components should be placed in a deep salt container and seasoned with mayonnaise and lemon juice. And to give the finished dish a more interesting taste, it is worth adding a little soy sauce. In this case, the amount of salt should be reduced.
How to cook soup
Golovach giant, the preparation of which does not require pre-processing, is also used for cooking soups. This will require:
- chicken broth;
- bow;
- carrot;
- mushrooms;
- flour;
- vegetable oil;
- canned peas;
- fresh greens.
Onions and carrots should be peeled and fried in vegetable oil. Add ready-made vegetables to the finished chicken broth. Peel and cut the mushrooms, roll in flour and fry in a pan in vegetable oil. Then put them in the broth. Cook soup for at least 10 minutes. At the end, add peas and chopped greens to the dish.
Golovach under sour cream
The giant golovach mushroom, the preparation of which is not difficult, can be the basis for many dishes. So, to prepare an independent dish from a raincoat, you will need:
- 0.5 kg of mushrooms;
- 0.2 l sour cream;
- 0.3 kg of potatoes;
- 2 pcs. onions;
- seasoning and vegetable oil.
This number of components is enough to prepare 4 large servings.
How to cook
The cooking process does not take much time. Potatoes should be peeled and boiled. In this case, young root crops are ideal. Raincoats to clean, wash well and grind slices or cubes, then fry in vegetable oil. It takes at least 25 minutes.
While the raincoats are preparing, it is worth peeling the onion, cut it into half rings, and then fry until golden in a separate frying pan. Then both components should be connected in one container. Salt and fry the mixture for 15 minutes.
In conclusion, add sour cream to the dish. It is better to do this 5 minutes before readiness. The components should be mixed and then darkened over low heat. The dish is ready.
Serve it with boiled potatoes. You can also use steamed friable rice as a side dish.