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Drying mushrooms is the traditional way to preserve them for when they are out of season, and the best way of drying mushrooms is to dry small whole mushrooms, just like these small whole morels, dried to perfection and ready to use in soups and sauces.

I use these tasty morel morsels in Risotto ai Funghi.

 

Everything You Need to Know About dried morel mushrooms

What Are Morel Mushrooms?

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This is not your average mushroom. Morels are one of the most sought-after varieties of wild mushrooms. Like truffles, they’re foraged, which means they can only grow in the wild. Mushroom enthusiasts have created entire societies dedicated to foraging and hunting for morels. like The Great Morel.
 
While wild mushrooms may sound exotic, they can be pretty close to home. In fact, morels known to pop up in quite a few Southern states. According to The Great Morel. morel mushrooms have been located in Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Kentucky.
 
 
Morels have a honeycomb-like exterior, ranging in color from beige to grey to brown. But don’t go hunting in your backyard and eat the first thing you pick. For more information on foraging, refer to the Grumpy Gardener’s Field Guide to Mushrooms.

 

Why Are dried Morel Mushrooms So Popular?

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Mushrooms in general have surged in popularity as of late. —heightened demand for the fungi has led to a surge in American mushroom production. as reported by CNN. I’ve been on the bandwagon for a long time, and it’s time for you to get in on the trend, too.
 
Of all the various types of mushrooms, morels are by far one of the most prized varieties. Why are morels so beloved? Put , they’re delicious. Morels have a meaty, yet tender texture. And an earthy, nutty flavor that mushroom enthusiasts can’t get enough of.
 
“Even people who claim to dislike mushrooms will fall in love with the meaty texture and nutty flavor of morels,”. writes Southern Living Food Editor Patricia S. York. Since they can be quite expensive, morels are only found in fine dining settings.
 

Where to Buy dried Morel Mushrooms

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If you’re not keen to forage for your dinner, don’t worry. You can order fresh or dried morels online—but it’s going to cost you. Morels can run up quite a price tag
 

 

How to Cook with dried morel mushroom recipes

 
Morels make a great addition to countless dishes. bringing sophistication and finesse to soup, pasta, or a simple sauté.
 
When working with dried mushrooms, you’ll want to reconstitute them. Place the mushrooms in a bowl of hot water so they’re completely submerged. And let them soak for 15-20 minutes. Drain the rehydrated mushrooms—which will be 6 to 8 times the size of their dried state. And be sure to save the flavorful soaking liquid to add to broths.
 

How To Grow Morel Mushrooms Indoors In Less Than 2 Months

 

How to grow Morel mushrooms indoors?

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Morels are a very NOT well understood mushroom but they have been grow indoors since 1982.
 
Morel mushrooms cultivated successfull indoors since 1982 by Ron Ower.  Immediately after he figured it out he filed & received two patents on his work as well as G. Mills and J. Malachowski.
 
Don’t feel discouraged because they patented their methods.  Every mushroom that has been successfull in indoor cultivation. can be grown by more than one method.  Change the parameters a little and you wont been in violation of their patent.
 
One big thing to keep in mind with growing Morels. You will only have a 40% success rate and that is the way this elusive mushroom is.
 
People have struggled with trying to understand this mushroom forever. And still don’t completely understand it.  That is part of the reason for it’s huge following and why people are willing to pay so much for it during the Morel season.
 
Now, let’s see how to grow Morel mushroom indoors…

 

How To Grow dried morel mushrooms Indoors

The important thing to understand about growing Morel mushrooms indoors. is that it is not guaranteed to work.  Some people have success and others don’t.
 
Don’t be discouraged though….That’s the way the Morel mushroom is.  Even in nature… because it grew in one location one year doesn’t mean that it will grow again the next year.
 
In nature we are looking at a 40% success rate, so we will give ourselves the same odds.  If you get more than 4 attempts to grow out of 10 then you are doing a good job!
 
Now let’s see how to get our own Morel mushrooms growing indoors in the next 2 months…
 
Here is the recipe to grow the Morel indoors:
 
  1. 50% organic compost.
  2. 30% potting soil.
  3. 20% sand.
  4. Some pickling lime to get the pH level to 7.2.
 
You may also want to add some wood chips. Or wood shavings into your substrate from Elm trees, Ash trees or Apple trees.  Also, a cup of some fresh ash from these trees would also be good.
 

Put your substrate in a pan:

 
  1. Take a clean/sterile cake pan and put some water drain holes in the bottom.
  2. Put 2 inches of the substrate mix into a pan (Should be moist).
  3. Mix in some Morel mushroom spawn.
 

dried morel mushrooms Incubation:

 
  1. Put your tray in a dark tote (or any dark room) where the temperature is between 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. and 90% humidity.
  2. In 4 to 6 weeks the whole thing should cover with white mycelium. And some schlerotia (brown looking lumps) on the surface.
 

Season Change Simulation:

 
  1. Place the tray in the refrigerator at 39 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 weeks.
  2. If using a cycle timer for fresh air you will want 2 to 4 air exchanges per hour.
 

Fruiting the dried morel mushrooms:

 
  1. Remove it from the fridge and place it in a fruiting area at around 72 degrees Fahrenheit and 90% humidity.
  2. Use 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness.
  3. The Morels should start to grow within a week.
  4. If using a cycle timer for fresh air you will want 2 to 4 air exchanges per hour.

 

Wrapping Up

 

Most people choose to hunt this mushroom instead of trying to cultivate it.  It seems they heard it can’t be done and so most people haven’t even tried.
 
We do recommend that you still hunt this elusive mushroom. because it is the perfect mushroom to hunt.  It pops up in different places every year and when they are in season there is a whole culture of people that hunt them.
 
The advantage to growing your own is that you can enjoy eating fresh Morel mushroom all year long. Instead of having to wait until the season starts in March and ends in June.  Heck, imagine how cool it would be to sell fresh Morel mushrooms at the farmers market in the middle of winter.
 
 

9 Proven Health Benefits of dried morel mushrooms

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  1. Relieves from Digestion Problems

 
Morel mushrooms are heavy in dietary fibers. As indicated by its more fibrous fleshes. Especially when compared to other types of edible mushrooms such as white mushrooms.
Dietary fibers known to be beneficial in maintaining the health of our digestive systems.
That is because those fibers work as both stimulants for digestion processes. and as fillers in the digestive systems. The benefits work both ways in which they can boost the digestive processes. as well as keeping us full longer.
 
The presences of dietary fibers can also protect our digestive systems. from many problems such as indigestion. and constipation. They work by stimulating the digestion processes. which in turn trained the intestines to work longer and more effective. Thus, any foods and nourishment can be absorbe. And the waste products discharged without any problems.
 

2. Excellent for Diet and Muscle Building

 
If you’re into high-protein, low-fats diets. then consider including morel mushrooms into your meals. It’s known that a cup of morel mushrooms (approximately 66 grams) contains about 2.06 grams of proteins. and 0.38 grams of fat, for only 20 calories. From that composition we can conclude that it’s quite a high amount for a considerable small part. Not only that, we have also known from the previous paragraphs about the high dietary fiber contents in the mushrooms. which can also enhance your diet by keeping you full and reducing the cravings for unhealthy snacks.
 
 
 

3.What’s more health benefits of dried morel mushrooms?

 
In the times when you need energies the most. try at least once to use morel mushrooms in your meal before the big day. That’s because in the mushrooms there are many beneficial vitamins. and minerals as well as macro nutrients which not only can provide you with much needed energy. But also can help in energy productions in the body.
 

4. Aids in Metabolism

 
Again with the minerals, morel mushrooms are great sources if you’re deficient. Or looking for minerals such as copper, iron and zinc. Those three minerals are believe to work hand in hand in. making sure that the metabolisms going on in our bodies dealt with properly. Take for instances, iron is the most common as well as the most popular minerals out there. While the main reasons people are getting iron aren’t exactly to enhance their metabolism. the presences of irons certainly helps.
 

5. Supports Nervous System and Cardiovascular Health

 
One of the key nutrients contained in morel mushrooms is vitamin B1, also known as thiamine. One of the main usages of thiamine including breaking down the sugar contents in the body. Although to be fair. many types of vitamins B such as folate. and folic acid also play parts in regulating blood sugar levels in some way. supporting the functions to break glucose. What’s so special about thiamine. is that it can also help in supporting heart health as well as nervous system health.
 

6.Improves the Regulations of Body Fluids

 

Healthy foods worth their salt won’t be complete without the presences of potassium. Found in bananas, these substances are helpful. Especially when we need the balanced amount of energy and low level of calories.
That’s why, if you need some treats to have before some liquid-draining activities. you can never go wrong with morel mushrooms. The amount of potassium is enough to help the fluid regulations in our bodies. as well as protein synthesis and maintaining cardiovascular health.
 
 
 

7. Rich of Protein 

 
Proteins are great energy sources which can also promotes efficient energy productions. By burning other energy sources, such as fats. But the works of protein alone isn’t enough for the energy to produce optimal. Thus, there are minerals such as irons and zinc. which can give the body the necessary fuels. And ingredients for energy productions through metabolism.

 

8. For Menstruation 

 
Foods with high iron content are generally sought after by women. In their menstruation periods who needs iron in higher amounts. Actually, some enzymes are dependent of iron to do their works. And to produce energy. Most men can gain 100 percent of their recommended daily intake for iron from one cup of morel mushrooms. while most women can still gain 44 percent extra iron from the same amount of morel mushrooms.
 

9. Sources of Necessary Nutrition

 
Folic acid is also known as the ingredient for many health products, for babies. Its ability to protect the growth and functions of nervous system has been known and proven. Thus by eating morel mushrooms. You can get the necessary nutrition to keep your heart. And nervous system young, and from many ailments such as Alzheimer and heart diseases.
 
So, those are the health benefits of morel mushrooms. Seeing how jam-packed the mushrooms with so many macro nutrients as well as vitamins. And minerals it’s only fair that the consumption of these wonderful mushrooms at least once to feel their benefits. There are many methods that can be use to consume these mushrooms too. The morel mushrooms are best consumed when cooked. which means anything with enough heat can be use to prepare morel mushrooms. into things safe enough to eat. That’s right, even things that are suppose to be healthy like morel mushrooms might pose some health risks to you due to certain circumstances.
 
 

Cautions ofdried morel mushroom recipes Consumption

 
As mentioned in the introduction. it’s said that there are two threats which encounter when we decide to consume morel mushrooms.
 
First, we have learned that it is difficult to grow morel mushrooms for commercial purposes. Because of many special conditions which have to be met for them to grow. Thus, we are left with only one option, that is, to find them in the wilderness.
 
But, please do keep in mind before going into the practice of mushroom hunting. Consult the experts on methods and techniques required to identify types of mushrooms and to keep them apart from one another. This is important especially with the case of morel mushrooms, as there aresome mushrooms which are known as “false morels” whose forms look somewhat those of morel mushrooms’, only a bit rounder in the caps. Be careful as these mushrooms are known to be poisonous.
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