Chanterelles, known as “queen of wild mushrooms”, are great to make chips, sautee or preserve.
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Quick Tips
- Sautee them with butter to feature them in any meal.
- Cut them as thinly as possible, brush with butter and broil to make chanterelle chips.
- Season and sautee them and serve on toast.
Fun Facts
- Unlike many other mushrooms, chanterelles become chewy and not quite as flavorful when dried, so this isn’t a common use.
- Chanterelles are good for your immune system, packed with Vitamins B and D.
- Check out more fun facts and recipe ideas here.
Storage Info
35º F (in your refrigerator)
- Store in paper rather than plastic in the refrigerator.
- As with all produce, some form of rinsing is recommended. Consider gently wiping with a paper towel, to preserve flavor and structure.
Foraged Chanterelles
“Chanterelles are one of the most expensive mushroom varieties out there. Once you try them, you’ll understand why a little goes a long way. Even the smallest quantity will make an impact to a meal whether sauteed on the side, or served on top of grains. Whatever you do, prepare them so you can savor them!”
-Zac
Good to know…
Fresh Harvest food storage information is drawn from multiple sources. A primary source is the food safety research conducted by U.S. government agencies, including the United States Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.