Chanterelles or False Chanterelles???

[Gledders1075]

Hello,

I went out on my first mushrooming trip this morning and I think I was lucky enough to find some Chanterelles. Gills are more like riges that branch off so I am pretty certain that I havent collected the Jack O'Lantern.

Can anyone confirm that I am correct and don't have the false Chanterelle.

Thanks!

[fairplay]

Hi, welcome to WAB,

They all look fine to me with no nasty's having crept in, however at the end of the day it is your decision as to whether you want scoff them.

Neil.

[Jim Ford]

I tried some chanterelles once when camping. I didn't think much of them and haven't bothered since. I think I fried them. They didn't taste of much!

Jim

[Stewy]

Look good to me, I found some new patches yesterday, there were literally hundreds but I only took what I needed.

[ninjagibbon]

Hi Guys,
Quite a lot of chanterelles around Hawley and Minley at the moment,
as well as wood hedgehogs. Ceps shouldn't be too long either now..

[cybershot]

Originally Posted by ninjagibbon

Hi Guys,
Quite a lot of chanterelles around Hawley and Minley at the moment,
as well as wood hedgehogs. Ceps shouldn't be too long either now..

Welcome to WAB neighbour, the best harvest in these parts for a couple of years:





David

[Stewy]

I want to dry some this year, would bunging them in the airing cupboard for a few days do the trick? Keep the small ones whole? Half the biggish ones?

I know how to dry Ceps but have never had a go with Chanterelles.



Lastly do they actually dry well which should of been my first question!!!

[Apollo 11]

I cut the big ones into 3 sections and keep the small ones whole. A shoe box lid is best and 3 days in a warm airing cupboard with an occasional shake is all they need. Then into a tuppaware box with some kitchen towel and some grains of rice.

Great resuscitated in boiled water for 20 mins before use - keep the water, especially if making a wild mushroom rissoto.

Good luck!

[cybershot]

Originally Posted by Stewy

I want to dry some this year, would bunging them in the airing cupboard for a few days do the trick? Keep the small ones whole? Half the biggish ones?

I know how to dry Ceps but have never had a go with Chanterelles.



Lastly do they actually dry well which should of been my first question!!!

Drying works with almost any mushroom and enhances the flavour the best. Slice thinly 2 -4mm thick and rack them over a warm spot like a radiator or warm windowsill (sorry forgot this is UK ) with the air circulating them for five to six hours between 45-55 degrees. Store in clean dry sealable jars for up to a year.

David

[ninjagibbon]

Good to hear from some fellow 'shroomers in these parts!








May it keep on raining, looks set to be a bumper season