Cooking Bay Boletes

BEFORE COOKING:

Clean, wash, and dry fresh bay boletes before cooking.

COOKING:

Place the bay boletes into cold water, ensuring they are completely covered. Cook fresh bay boletes for 25–30 minutes. Start timing once the water reaches boiling point. If unsure about the mushroom species, change the water during cooking (once or twice) or refrain from consuming them! If confident, changing the water is not necessary. Skim off the foam during cooking. Towards the end, add salt to the water. Season with pepper, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, marjoram, and bay leaf. Cook covered. The mushrooms will be soft and delicate.

AFTER COOKING:

Drain and dry the bay boletes after cooking.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Bay boletes can be enjoyed as a delicacy or as an accompaniment to other dishes (cereals, rice, or vegetables). They can also serve as an excellent main ingredient in mushroom soup, marinade, or sauce.

Enjoy your meal!



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