Purple knight's mushroom
Now in season
Vegetables
Refrigerator
The Purple Knight's Mushroom owes its name to its purple colour, which is mainly seen on the stem. Purple fungal fluff can occur on the stems. This is a typical characteristic of the Purple Knight's Mushroom. This fluff is related to soil conditions. If the nutrient soil becomes/is poor, this edible fluff forms.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Keep purple knight's mushroom in the fridge at a temperature of between 4° and 7°C. Purple horse mushroom can then be kept for up to 5 days.
Preparation
Cut a piece off the bottom of the stalk, then slice or quarter. Note: The purple knight's mushroom should NOT be processed raw.
Storage times
Refrigerator: 5 days
Preparation times
Cooking: 5-7 minutes
Stir-frying: 2-4 minutes
Microwave oven: 2-3 minutes
Deep-frying: 2-4 minutes
Grilling: 2-4 minutes
Braising: approx. 10 minutes
Steaming: approx. 6 minutes
Cleaning the purple horse mushroom
Clean dry with a kitchen paper or mushroom brush. Do not wash, or they will fill up with water, losing flavour.
Information
Cultivation
Tip
Purple horse mushroom flavour
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Availability
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