Chabterelle

Description: Edible mushroom with good taste, with cap width of 3-7 cm, meaty, yellow, with a lemon odour. In young mushrooms, the cap has round edges, whereas in old mushrooms, the cap has wavy edges.

Distribution in Kosovo: It is very common in deciduous and coniferous forests.

Parts used: Entire aerial parts (stem and cap)

Harvesting: By hand, starting from spring until late autumn (VI-XI). It should be transported in woven baskets to avoid compression and to provide ventilation.

Drying: Mushrooms are dried either in thin slices or as a whole. It can be done in a dryer or out in the sun in thin layers.

Use: Used as dietary food or as a seasoning in various foods.

 

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