Many people like to pick mushrooms and cook a variety of dishes from them. This gift of nature allows you to significantly expand the culinary possibilities. Not everyone knows about the edibility of the sulfur-yellow tinder, where it grows, how to collect it. We learn more about its properties and methods of preparation.
Description and photo
Sulphurous smeller is a member of the Polyporov family. Its cap consists of fused fan-shaped blades, which have a common base - a leg. The edges of the caps are wavy, the flesh is rather fragile, but at the same time, juicy and soft. The tubular hymenophore is covered with small pores.
Did you know? Before the invention of matches, dried tinder fibers were used as a highly flammable material — tinder — hence the name.The cap can grow up to 40 cm, and the weight of the fungus exceeds 10 kg. The yellow surface of the fungus is covered with small villi. The older tinder, the paler his color. A young mushroom secretes yellow watery droplets.
Tinder fungus
The fungus grows in its own tiers on the trunks of trees, not high above the ground or on stumps. It destroys trees and is a parasite, it can grow on living trunks and dead wood. It develops beautifully from late spring to early September. Distributed in the forests of Ukraine, Russia and other European countries, as well as in North America.
It is important to know what other edible and poisonous mushrooms grow on trees and stumps.It grows on the trunks of deciduous trees: birch, oak, linden, alder, poplar. May affect many fruit trees in the gardens. A mushroom that grows on coniferous trees is attributed to another species; it is not considered edible.
The composition and therapeutic properties of the fungus
The polyporium consists mainly of special resinous substances that positively affect the functioning of the lungs and liver, improve the condition of the biliary tract. It contains amino acids, steroids and glycosides. In medicine, it is also used as an antibiotic for the treatment of staphylococci and to obtain means for losing weight. Sometimes it is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It has a laxative effect and promotes the breakdown of fats. Chinese traditional healers use this gift of nature to treat cancer and improve immunity.
We recommend to learn about the useful properties of tinder.
Is it possible to eat sulfur-yellow tinder
This mushroom is conditionally edible, you can eat it, but you need to know a few rules. For food, only a young specimen cut from a deciduous tree is suitable. The young mushroom has a tender flesh and sourish taste. In the process of aging, it changes color, becomes hard and smells unpleasant, it contains toxins.
Proper heat treatment is required, after which it does not change its color. You must strictly adhere to the recipe of cooking. 
Even after prolonged heat treatment, tinder cannot be consumed in large quantities. Allergic reactions, dizziness, nausea may occur. It is not recommended to eat it to children, pregnant and lactating women.
Important! If the tinder sulfur-yellow grows on coniferous trees, then it cannot be eaten. There is a danger of poisoning and hallucinations.
Rules and terms of collection
Experienced mushroom pickers can distinguish edible mushrooms from poisonous. If a person is not sure, then it is better not to take, this rule applies to tinder.
When to pick mushrooms
The polypore can be collected from late May to early September. It can be found not only in forests, but also in parks, squares and gardens.
The spring months are not traditional for mushroom picking, but in May it is already possible to pick boletus, morel, line, raincoat, champignon.
It is necessary to take only young mushrooms, they differ in bright color, from yellow to orange, and soft pulp, covered with droplets resembling dew. As they age, they become hard, greyish, the color darkens, and when the process of decay begins, they become pale and smell unpleasant. 
How to cut tinder
It is necessary to cut the soft part near the trunk of a tree of hardwood with a knife. The hard part is located near the feet at the base, it is not suitable for food. The hat on the cut should be white, soft and soft to the touch. The sour taste is reminiscent of lemon, the smell is mushroom, a bit peculiar.
Important! The most delicious tinder grows on fruit trees, and on oak it develops too hard and unappetizing, unsuitable for food.
Tinder is sulfur-yellow: recipes
To prepare, you must use personally collected mushrooms, only then you can be sure of their origin and safety. It is important to properly prepare this delicacy. It is recommended to soak it in cold water for several hours before starting, after cutting it into small slices. Every hour, change the water, pouring fresh.
How to cook mushrooms
It is necessary to cook in salt water for at least 40-50 minutes. In the process of cooking the mushroom does not lose its bright color, does not decrease in volume and retains its shape and elasticity. It is perfectly combined with meat and has not a mushroom, but a more meaty taste. Perfectly complements the minced meat, it turns out juicy burgers. And also serves as a delicious and nutritious filling for different pies.
Housewives will be useful to learn how to marinate, salt, dry and freeze mushrooms for the winter.
It resembles the taste of chicken and is often used by vegetarians for preparing various salads. You can cook with it nutritious soups and other dishes.
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Fried tinder
Especially delicious grilled tinder. First, it must be boiled in salted water, about 40 minutes. Cool, cut into strips or cubes and fry in vegetable oil for another half hour. You can add spices, herbs.
It is tasty, if you fry a mushroom with onions and garlic, and at the end add sour cream and put it all together for about 10 minutes.
Did you know? The tribes of North America called this mushroom tree hen and used to communicate with spirits.
VIDEO: A RECIPE FOR PREPARING ROASTED YUMBER OF SULFUR-YELLOW WITH AN BOW AND DIVER So, we found out that the sulfur yellow tinder is an excellent alternative to meat. With it, you can diversify your diet with a new, original dish. The main thing: to properly collect and prepare this delicacy, adhere to proven recipes and do not abuse.
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