Russula - mushrooms that can be salted, pickled or fried. However, many people dislike these mushrooms for the reason that cleaning the harvested crop takes a long time.
Russula are very tasty mushrooms. However, they have one unpleasant feature - the fragility of the "hats". That is why most fans of "quiet hunting" often pass by russula and refuse to collect data from mushrooms. And in vain, because russula dishes are very, very useful, especially they have a beneficial effect on the immune system. Therefore, if you come across russules while picking mushrooms, do not hesitate to fill your basket with them.
Do I need to remove the film from russula
Cleaning russula can be a real nightmare, especially if you don't know how to properly perform the procedure. There is an opinion that it is necessary to remove the film from the caps from these mushrooms in the same way as with butter. However, this is not really necessary. The film of russules is very, very thin, the fungus does not accumulate harmful substances in it, so there is no point in removing it. Moreover, it is very problematic to do this, because even with a slight pressure, the mushroom cap literally crumbles in the hands.
How to clean russula properly after harvesting
If you know how to properly clean these mushrooms, then the procedure will not take much time. First of all, it is necessary to carefully remove the debris adhering to the caps and legs with a sharp object, for example, a knife. For convenience, you can use a small, soft-bristled brush. After the procedure, the mushrooms should be rinsed under running water, cut in half (separate the legs from the caps), then pour boiling water over for 5-7 minutes. After the work done, the mushroom caps will become less fragile and you can cook them without fear that they will turn into "porridge" during heat treatment.
