White steppe mushroom (yeringi)

The white steppe mushroom, which is also characterized by other equally well-known names (ringi, royal oyster, steppe borowl, French horn and royal trumpeter), belongs to the category of edible mushrooms belonging to the Pleurotus family. This fungus got its name from the fact that in its natural environment it meets the plant wind horn (Eryngium Campestre), with which it has a close symbiosis.

In nature, white steppe fungus (ringi) melt in the steppes in the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa. Recently, this fungus has become unusually popular and widespread in Korea, Japan and other states of Southeast Asia. Interestingly, for several years now, cultivated white steppe mushroom (ringing) from South Korea has been found on the shelves of supermarkets in Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, France and other countries of Western European powers.

The white steppe mushroom (ringi) that goes on sale can be of various sizes - from miniature to twenty or more centimeters in height with a leg diameter of more than eight centimeters. This mushroom is distinguished from oyster mushrooms by a pleasant mushroom aroma and a more elastic cartilaginous texture. White steppe mushroom (ringi) is considered dietary and well-absorbed foods (unlike most other mushrooms).

When cooked correctly, white steppe mushroom (ringi) can be one of the most delicious and nutritious dishes. And cooking it, in fact, is quite simple. For example, if the mushrooms were frozen, they must first be thawed in water, then cut into long thin pieces, heat the oil (preferably vegetable) in a pan and spoil the mushrooms under the lid. If ready, the white steppe mushroom (ringi) can be trimmed with dried herbs or finely chopped fresh herbs.

You can serve white steppe mushroom (ringi) both as the main meal and in addition to any side dish or salad. In addition, it can be used in the preparation of mushroom brines and stews. It is worth saying that from white steppe mushrooms (ringa) it turns out an excellent in taste qualities of rich light broth, on the basis of which you can prepare delicious soups and sauces. By the way, mushroom sauce based on it is great for meat and fish dishes, rice and vegetables. Before starting to prepare meals from fresh white steppe mushrooms (ringi), it is recommended to soak them.