Enjoy the most interesting kotroč recipes for everyday and festive occasions. Get inspired!

Do you like to collect forest mushrooms and cook delicious dishes from them? Then definitely try the recipes for kotrč.

It has a pleasant taste, is beautifully watery and can be used for many goodies.

Surprise your loved ones and friends and cook them, for example, a delicious but completely simple soup.

You have a choice of several tasty dishes that are worth trying.

Fried curly cod

A completely unthinkable food for someone, which is highly valued for its delicious taste by another. In its raw form, it is a bit rubbery and too aromatic for some people’s taste.

However, as soon as it undergoes heat treatment, you will be surprised that the mushroom is very tasty. The recipe is extremely simple and the resulting dish will please even the most demanding individuals. Do not hesitate to take a look at the recipes for baked mushrooms .

Ingredients:

• 400 g of fresh curly hair
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

• Dip the sponge briefly in boiling water. Then rinse under running water.
• Cut into 2-3 cm thick slices, immerse in a bowl of water and thoroughly clean from needles and various uninvited guests.
• Smaller mushrooms just need to be cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Put an egg in a bowl, beat it and gradually coat individual pieces of meat in it.
• Salt, pepper and sprinkle with parsley on one side.
• Fry in a pan until all the mushroom slices/pieces have a golden crispy texture, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Served with fresh bread or pastries.

Fake tripe soup with coconut milk

Asian cuisine is popular, and when it is combined with non-traditional ingredients, then we have a perfect dish. The preparation of this recipe takes a little over an hour, but the result will please you.

Ingredients:

• 400 g roll
• 1 tablespoon of oil (we can also use lard)
• 250 ml of coconut milk
• 1 large handful of Asian basil
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
• 1 and 1/2 liters of water
• 8 cm of fresh ginger
• 8 cm of fresh galangal
• 3 cm of fresh kencuru
• 1 stalk of lemongrass
• 8 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 cubes of mushroom stock
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Attachment:

• Asian noodles

Method:

• Peel the ginger and finely chop it. Cut the garlic and onion into small cubes. Cut the galangal into 1/2 cm slices.
• Fry the onion, garlic, ginger, galangal and orange pulp in a spoonful of oil.
• Add the thoroughly washed and cleaned kotrko, cut into smaller pieces. After about 3 minutes, add hot water.
• Let it bubble for about 5 minutes under the lid on the pan.
• Add cubes of mushroom broth, pour in coconut milk and throw in lime leaves and kencur.
• Add coarsely chopped Asian basil. Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package.
• Then all you have to do is serve and decorate according to your imagination.
• Drizzle a little lemon juice over the soup and serve with noodles.

Kotrč ragout

This type of mushroom is often underappreciated, but you can conjure up super delicacies with it. Rice is the perfect companion.

Ingredients:

For the risotto:

• 1 cup of Arborio rice
• 1/2 medium onion
• 5 cups of hot chicken stock
• ½ cup grated high-quality Parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons of fresh unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup dry white wine

For the cauliflower mushroom ragout:

• 1 and 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 medium onion
• 350 g of fresh cleaned breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon fresh unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 1/2 tsp freshly chopped thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley

Method:

• First we prepare the ragout. Chop the onion into small pieces. Melt a spoonful of butter in a pot and sauté the onion.
• Add salt and saute until the onions become translucent, then add the flour, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Pour in wine, add kotrč, thyme and cover with broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, season with a pinch of salt and let it cook for another 15 minutes.
• Then we set aside and start preparing the risotto. We can easily prepare the ragù a day in advance.
• Chop the onion into fine cubes for the risotto, add another spoonful of butter and sauté until translucent.
• Add the rice and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Season the rice with a pinch of salt. Pour in the wine and let it cook until it evaporates, then gradually pour in the hot stock.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the rice is tender.
• Remove the rice from the heat, stir in the remaining butter, Parmesan and a ladleful of stock to adjust the consistency.
• When the rice is hot, divide it evenly into 4 small pasta bowls, pour over the finished ragout from the roll and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Toast mix

You can prepare kotrč in many ways, but this recipe will delight you with its simplicity and yet excellent taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh drumstick
• 2 cloves of garlic cut into slices
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of ground fresh pepper

Method:

• We start by thoroughly cleaning the sponge. We remove all impurities and immerse it in a bowl of water, rinse it under running water.
• Then we break it into parts, fill the bowl with clean water and wash the roll again so that it is really completely clean.
• Heat the olive oil on a medium heat, add the garlic and let it fry for about 1 minute.
• Throw in the scallion and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then we sprinkle parsley and reduce the temperature.
• Let it cook until the mushrooms are fried. Season with salt and pepper.
• Then all you have to do is cut the bread and put the mixture on it.

Kotrč is a rarity among mushrooms

It can be said that this mushroom is really highly valued and mushroom lovers sing its praises. It is very healthy and, with the right preparation, very tasty. It should be noted that our ancestors were already fond of the kotrč. It is even said to be a popular mushroom in the 19th century, which regularly appeared in the markets.

From a general point of view, it belongs to the genus of mushrooms. It looks a bit like a bush and a sea sponge in one. There are 3 so far documented species on our territory.

1. Sparassiscrispa – it is the most common and abundant species that parasitizes pine trees.
2. Sparassisnemeci – a rare species parasitizing fir trees.
3. Sparassislaminosa – this is also very rare and can be found on oaks.

What are the popular names of this mushroom?

• Ram balls
• Ramenice
• Lamb
• White basket
• Pine log
• You’re amazing
• Pile
• Koteryh
• A scoundrel
• A bummer
• Roeshnik

Curly cat

If you like to go mushroom hunting, you should also start paying attention to the appearance of the curly-headed boletus in the woods from the end of July to November. If we take it lightly, it is actually a Lamborghini or a Ferrari among mushrooms. Thanks to its size, you can’t mistake it for a poisonous mushroom. Parasitic on pine roots.

Foresters don’t like them very much, because they cause unpleasant rot in the pines. Once you find a rook on a pine tree, be sure to remember it well, because it is highly likely that you will find it there again after some time. In addition to the large fruiting body, it is common for it to grow in the same places several years in a row.

If its appearance discourages you, then it is definitely a mistake, because it also has many positive effects on our health. It is an important medicine that is especially proud of its antibacterial effects and has a very positive effect on the skin. It is even said to heal various wounds. At the same time, it also contains betaglucan 1,3-D (SCG), a substance with anti-cancer effects.

Where exactly to look for a rookery in the forest and how to recognize it?

As mentioned several times, it is found on the roots of pine trees. However, this is not the rule, because we often find it on individual trees, but growing straight from the ground, where the wood had already been decomposed.

Pine stumps are no exception. Be careful not to confuse the curly haired curler with the German or scaly haired curler. They are parasitic on the roots of spruces, firs, oaks and beeches, but their collection is strictly prohibited, as they are among the endangered mushroom species.

How to simply describe this excellent mushroom?

At first glance, the curly-headed catfish resembles a sheep, although it also somewhat resembles a cauliflower or a sea sponge. Many even claim that they see a human brain when they look at the cage.

The mushroom changes its color gradually with age. It starts out as a pale yellow-white and turns to ocher brown. The tastiest are definitely the creamy whitish fruits.

Interesting facts at the end

In our article, you may have come across several foreign language names that are not exactly common in our gastronomy. Let’s take a brief look at them and see what they actually mean.

Galangal

It is a spice that is characteristic of Asian cuisine. At first glance, its appearance reminds us of ginger or turmeric, with which it is even related.

After all, in our country it is called Siamese ginger, calcan or galgan. It has a great and very distinct taste, and it also has beneficial effects on our organism.

How is it used?

Like turmeric, galangal can be used alone, but it can also be combined with a mixture of other spices. Compared to the pungency of ginger, this spice stands out with its sweet citrus taste. The root is slightly harder than ginger, so it is ideal to slice it very thinly.

It fits perfectly in Thai dishes, where it is seconded by coconut milk, beef and vegetables. It has a very positive effect on digestion, dilates blood vessels, has a minor analgesic effect and was even referred to as an aphrodisiac in earlier times.